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YK59 NZX

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,317 mi
Last recorded67,317 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 NZX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 67,317 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 67,073 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,011 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 63,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 62,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Oct 2021 58,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,862 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,652 miles

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

ADVISE O/S/R NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT VERY BRIGHT

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,551 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,517 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,159 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 21 Sep 2016 32,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,218 miles

engine and floors obscured by under trays

Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,805 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 17,681 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 12,853 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 NZX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

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

Is YK59 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 NZX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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