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WG58 LKA

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,031 mi
Last recorded128,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 LKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 128,031 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 124,107 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 124,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements 12% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses front and rear starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 121,923 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jan 2020 121,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 119,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,807 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 111,293 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 107,047 miles

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,722 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air conditioning UV dye detected in engine bay indicating possible air conditioning leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,872 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,728 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn smooth on shoulders, n/s/f close to cords -- ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Fail 8 Mar 2012 70,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn smooth on shoulders, n/s/f close to cords -- ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

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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WG58 LKA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black 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 WG58 LKA, 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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WG58 LKA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 February 2009.

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