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WF59 XHS

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,747 mi
Last recorded120,747 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 XHS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 120,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 119,184 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,041 miles

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2022 112,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges. no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 107,259 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 97,234 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 90,117 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 81,253 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,761 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 52,842 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 49,682 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 43,792 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 32,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Dec 2012 19,984 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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WF59 XHS is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WF59 XHS, 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 WF59 XHS?

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What year was WF59 XHS registered?

WF59 XHS is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is WF59 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 XHS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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