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YT59 XTZ

2009 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,290 mi
Last recorded33,290 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 XTZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 33,290 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 32,564 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 32,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

bonnet wont open properly

Pass 1 Aug 2023 30,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 28,027 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 27,224 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 27,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 25,199 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 25,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 May 2018 23,368 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 1 May 2018 23,368 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2017 21,511 miles

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)

engine management lamp on dash

Pass 12 May 2016 19,652 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 17,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 14,884 miles

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm - 225/45R17V91

Offside rear tyre 2mm - 225/45R17V91

Pass 10 May 2013 11,903 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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YT59 XTZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT59 XTZ, 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 YT59 XTZ registered?

YT59 XTZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is YT59 XTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT59 XTZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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