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YK59 NYC

2009 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,401 mi
Last recorded113,401 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 NYC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 113,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 109,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 105,407 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s rear reverse light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,826 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 100,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 95,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,914 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,727 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,863 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,691 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,461 miles

rear tyres 3mm, nsf tyre low tread outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,247 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,348 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,981 miles

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 NYC is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NYC, 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.

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What year was YK59 NYC registered?

YK59 NYC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is YK59 NYC safe to buy?

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