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YK59 NWL

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,899 mi
Last recorded67,899 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 NWL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 67,899 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread also cut in tread

all four alloy road wheels have damage on outer rims

Pass 2 Dec 2024 62,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 62,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also tread very low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 46,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 41,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 41,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged inner sidewall and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both shoulders and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 37,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 33,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 33,240 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 27,719 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 24,033 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 22,355 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 21,300 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 21,300 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 19,681 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 12,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking inside tread

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YK59 NWL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK59 NWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK59 NWL registered?

YK59 NWL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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