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YR59 NYV

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,103 mi
Last recorded118,103 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 NYV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2024 118,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 112,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 104,023 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,668 miles

Offside Front tyre low

Pass 27 May 2017 71,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,881 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,327 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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YR59 NYV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR59 NYV, 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 YR59 NYV registered?

YR59 NYV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is YR59 NYV safe to buy?

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Does YR59 NYV have outstanding finance?

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