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WA59 LCE

2009 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,447 mi
Last recorded61,447 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA59 LCE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,447 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 60,856 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 60,854 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,127 miles

Both rear subframe, forward strengthening plates corroded

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged Increment ring rubbing sensor (7.12 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel rim damaged sharp edge rubbing into tyre

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged Increment ring rubbing sensor (7.12 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,057 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,879 miles

Bulb warning light illuminated - All bulbs working

Engine management lamp illuminated

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge close to cord

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,123 miles

Nearside Front cut on side wall

Fail 5 Jul 2016 44,023 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front cut on side wall

Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 36,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 27,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,644 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 9,926 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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WA59 LCE is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WA59 LCE, 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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WA59 LCE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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