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WG59 TSY

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,986 mi
Last recorded189,986 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 TSY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 189,986 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 189,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 184,432 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 177,761 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 170,204 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 170,184 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 164,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from outer edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2018 164,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from outer edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 158,334 miles

under tray fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 158,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 141,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 141,209 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 139,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre condition poor

Fail 28 Mar 2015 139,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre condition poor

Pass 27 Jan 2014 128,030 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 112,675 miles

1) tyres 215 40 18

2) front brake discs worn

3) front brake pads look low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 112,675 miles

1) tyres 215 40 18

2) front brake discs worn

3) front brake pads look low

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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WG59 TSY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WG59 TSY, 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 WG59 TSY registered?

WG59 TSY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is WG59 TSY safe to buy?

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