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YS58 CVW

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,258 mi
Last recorded87,258 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS58 CVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 87,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,558 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 78,353 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 78,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear bearing unable to be tested due to binding brake

Pass 29 Nov 2022 76,691 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,924 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 73,421 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,058 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and air freshener ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 67,869 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 63,553 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,700 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both O/S & N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,651 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,698 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,023 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,262 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,314 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)

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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YS58 CVW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YS58 CVW, 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 YS58 CVW registered?

YS58 CVW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 6 February 2009.

Is YS58 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS58 CVW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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