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YX59 UCV

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,481 mi
Last recorded155,481 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 UCV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 155,481 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Handbrake slow/low in reading

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s tie bar inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 150,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 150,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,915 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 143,728 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 134,194 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 127,784 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 127,784 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 110,181 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing and wiring for missing lamp in poor condition

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire broken resulting in warning on dash

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake wear wire broken probable cause (1.1.10 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 103,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,938 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 87,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,052 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,004 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 74,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,451 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,139 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 52,131 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pad sensor not connected to pad

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,192 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 35,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,955 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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YX59 UCV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YX59 UCV, 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 YX59 UCV registered?

YX59 UCV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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