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LD59 WVM

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,670 mi
Last recorded117,670 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 WVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 117,670 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 109,047 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 100,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,598 miles

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

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

Offside 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 swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 78,122 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 125,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 61,023 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 97,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 46,577 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,502 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,212 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,940 miles

both front tyres treads split

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 22,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres treads split

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 17,993 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,729 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished.

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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LD59 WVM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LD59 WVM, 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 LD59 WVM registered?

LD59 WVM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is LD59 WVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 WVM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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