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WJ59 ZBO

2009 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,621 mi
Last recorded56,621 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 56,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 49,501 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,649 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 46,649 miles

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,503 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,625 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 40,973 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,115 miles

Front Tires are perished(both)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,662 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,699 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,974 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,687 miles

management light came on during emissions test and engine went into limp mode

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 ZBO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ59 ZBO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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