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WK09 UCW

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,617 mi
Last recorded123,617 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 UCW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 123,617 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 123,617 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 114,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge 205/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing to edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2024 114,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge 205/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing to edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,704 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 101,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 205/50*17RF (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,224 miles

nearside front brake flexible hose deteriorating

offside front brake flexible hose deteriorating

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 68,046 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,143 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low 5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to3mm center tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low at 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,047 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,033 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,486 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 38,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,744 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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WK09 UCW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WK09 UCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK09 UCW registered?

WK09 UCW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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