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YX59 WVL

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,646 mi
Last recorded76,646 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 WVL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,646 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 67,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2017 67,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,803 miles

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

number plates aren't standard length, but character spacing is still correct

Fail 22 Jul 2016 57,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge - marked (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Front Outer edge/wall very heavily worn

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,068 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 36,647 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,092 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,087 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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YX59 WVL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

YX59 WVL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is YX59 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX59 WVL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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