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YY59 FXW

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,766 mi
Last recorded159,766 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 FXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 159,766 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 155,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 149,387 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 140,790 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,790 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 131,070 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Jan 2018 119,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 107,708 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,225 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 69,754 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 45,535 miles

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

negative emissions

Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,246 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 27,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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YY59 FXW is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY59 FXW, 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 YY59 FXW registered?

YY59 FXW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is YY59 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY59 FXW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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