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CA09 WFZ

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,987 mi
Last recorded135,987 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 WFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 135,987 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 125,383 miles

nearside and offside rear lower suspension bushes slightly worn

nearside front shock leaking slightly

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 125,383 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

front brakes juddering slightly

nearside and offside rear lower suspension bushes slightly worn

nearside front shock leaking slightly

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 117,537 miles

rear sub frame corroded slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2022 117,537 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear sub frame corroded slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2021 101,788 miles

nearside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

offside and nearside rear suspension bushes slightly worn

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 17 Jun 2020 91,369 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 91,364 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,610 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 69,784 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,743 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,895 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre wall slightly damaged

no emissions detected on test

Fail 25 Aug 2015 39,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre wall slightly damaged

no emissions detected on test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,255 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,695 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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CA09 WFZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CA09 WFZ, 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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CA09 WFZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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