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WJ09 MDZ

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,344 mi
Last recorded163,344 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 MDZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 163,344 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 154,651 miles

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc backing plates secured with cable ties

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper slider bolt dust covers missing

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arm

Rear general corrosion to sub frame

Fail 26 Apr 2021 154,651 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted caliper spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc backing plates secured with cable ties

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper slider bolt dust covers missing

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear general corrosion to sub frame

Pass 30 Apr 2020 146,536 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 146,534 miles

Brake performance not tested leeking fluids (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 135,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,343 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,204 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 111,203 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 104,601 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,212 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,621 miles

Mobility fluid has been used.

Offside 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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WJ09 MDZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ09 MDZ, 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 WJ09 MDZ registered?

WJ09 MDZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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