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FE09 WLL

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,458 mi
Last recorded150,458 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 WLL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 150,458 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 150,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 141,057 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 141,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 129,775 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 129,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 117,869 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 117,869 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 107,640 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 106,578 miles

Central Rear stop light lence damaged but no white light shining to the rear

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 103,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Fault

Unable To Test Rear Seat Belts

UnderTray Fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 74,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,443 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade smeers slightly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 51,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 51,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres starting to wear on outside edge and are perished

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,186 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,120 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,805 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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FE09 WLL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FE09 WLL, 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 FE09 WLL registered?

FE09 WLL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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