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WJ09 WJV

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,418 mi
Last recorded119,418 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 WJV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,418 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 190,594 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 190,594 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 184,187 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 184,187 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 177,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 167,899 miles

Nearside Front WNDSCREEN CRACKED

Fail 24 Mar 2016 167,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front WNDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 26 Mar 2015 151,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 134,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 114,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,018 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 WJV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

WJ09 WJV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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