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YK59 OFN

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,722 mi
Last recorded122,722 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 OFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 122,722 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 122,691 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION CLAMP BROKEN OFF DOWNPIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 118,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2023 113,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 109,140 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 109,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 96,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 93,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 90,852 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 28 May 2018 88,012 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,941 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 76,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,634 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 58,634 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,657 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,733 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 OFN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

YK59 OFN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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