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YK59 WOU

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,195 mi
Last recorded60,195 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 WOU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,195 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,596 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 50,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of the car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the car at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 48,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 45,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,110 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,781 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 38,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,898 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,618 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,199 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 WOU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WOU, 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 WOU registered?

YK59 WOU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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