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WG09 HWN

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,842 mi
Last recorded109,842 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 HWN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 109,842 miles

REAR SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION

TPMS LAMP ON

Pass 3 Apr 2024 104,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 101,271 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 101,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,566 miles

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 2 Jan 2020 93,608 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 83,532 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,102 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 73,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,673 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 61,604 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,767 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,625 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,707 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,143 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 30,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,934 miles

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

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

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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WG09 HWN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG09 HWN, 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 WG09 HWN registered?

WG09 HWN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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