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WJ09 NNL

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,382 mi
Last recorded163,382 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 163,382 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Fail 30 Jan 2026 163,382 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 4 Feb 2025 157,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear prop-shaft rubber coupling slightly worn

coolant warning light on dash

Fail 31 Jan 2025 157,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear prop-shaft rubber coupling slightly worn

coolant warning light on dash

Pass 5 Feb 2024 150,084 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 150,083 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 138,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 138,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,031 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 117,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,781 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 98,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 95,284 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 82,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 73,898 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,704 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,820 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 53,795 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,571 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,510 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,971 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,270 miles

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 NNL is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NNL, 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 NNL registered?

WJ09 NNL is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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