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WJ59 CHD

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,606 mi
Last recorded139,606 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 CHD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 139,606 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 136,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 125,448 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 125,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 113,704 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 103,346 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 92,719 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,353 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

nail in o/s/r tyre inner wall (not repairable)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,168 miles

both rear brake discs pitting and corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to the min legal limit

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,315 miles

rear pads getting low 3mm

Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,470 miles

front tyres bald on outer edges in places (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

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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WJ59 CHD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ59 CHD, 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 WJ59 CHD registered?

WJ59 CHD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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