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WG09 UHZ

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,928 mi
Last recorded148,928 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 UHZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2023 148,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear donut worn and splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

clutch very worn all most undrivable

oil low

Pass 6 Aug 2022 138,153 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 118,658 miles

Offside Front road wheel outer rim badly damaged

Offside Rear road wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2020 104,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 104,440 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 90,773 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 77,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,795 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,532 miles

both front tyres cut and cords showing but not 25mm long

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres cracked on tread

Fail 15 Jun 2015 50,527 miles

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres cracked on tread

warning light on dash

Pass 28 Jun 2014 43,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,246 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 26,246 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UHZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UHZ, 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 UHZ registered?

WG09 UHZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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