CarVerify

Free Car Check

CK59 WDR

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,890 mi
Last recorded238,890 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 WDR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 238,890 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 238,885 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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 6 May 2025 234,417 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 234,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 219,990 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 219,990 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 210,195 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 210,192 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 193,851 miles

Lower engine cover loose

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 174,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 158,557 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 130,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre bad cuts inner sidewall

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 130,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre bad cuts inner sidewall

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,604 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 98,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 94,699 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 94,698 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,567 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,933 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,753 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 35,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CK59 WDR is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CK59 WDR, 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

How do I check the history of CK59 WDR?

You can check the full history of CK59 WDR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CK59 WDR registered?

CK59 WDR is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is CK59 WDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK59 WDR shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CK59 WDR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CK59 WDR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.