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YK59 OGS

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,060 mi
Last recorded149,060 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 149,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 138,436 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 138,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 129,275 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 129,275 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 120,415 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing bumper damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 120,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 215-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light missing bumper damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 111,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Fail 1 Jul 2021 111,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 2154018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 102,582 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2453518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 2154018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 90,494 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2019 90,494 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,121 miles

under trays and shields fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 59,768 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 51,728 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,179 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,839 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,034 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 30 Oct 2012 21,140 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 OGS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey 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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

YK59 OGS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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