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WJ59 MRV

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,910 mi
Last recorded92,910 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 MRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 92,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,742 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 89,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 85,868 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,011 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 82,010 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,835 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 81,835 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,818 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 76,350 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,594 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 73,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both nearside & offside (1.1.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,886 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,016 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 54,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,259 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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WJ59 MRV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ59 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

WJ59 MRV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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