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WJ59 MTF

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,553 mi
Last recorded115,553 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 MTF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 115,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt anchor casing missing but still operative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2025 106,271 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,490 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 103,490 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AS MARKED, (ROSE BUSH IN HUB. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,375 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 93,465 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 91,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Are Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 88,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 78,200 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side (all round) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (215.40.R 18) (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 24 May 2018 72,002 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,743 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,932 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,120 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 64,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,865 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,132 miles

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

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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WJ59 MTF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

WJ59 MTF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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