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YR59 XST

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,022 mi
Last recorded117,022 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 XST
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 117,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 117,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 106,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 106,725 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,630 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 101,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,240 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 96,588 miles

both front shock absorbers feel weak

both rear indicators losing amber effect

off side rear inner brake pad low

Fail 11 Dec 2020 96,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers feel weak

both rear indicators losing amber effect

off side rear inner brake pad low

Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,069 miles

both rear indicators starting to loose amber effect

both front shock absorbers have lost their effect

Pass 8 Nov 2018 81,333 miles

front brake discs poor condition

near side rear shock absorber signs of a leak

off side front shock absorber signs of a leak

Fail 8 Nov 2018 81,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

front brake discs poor condition

near side rear shock absorber signs of a leak

off side front shock absorber signs of a leak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,797 miles

front brake discs very poor condition

off side front side lamp flickering

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,367 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,554 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 54,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,168 miles

hand controls fitted

nsf arch liner and engine undertray damaged

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 XST is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR59 XST, 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 YR59 XST registered?

YR59 XST is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 December 2009.

Is YR59 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 XST shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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