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WL59 AZC

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,640 mi
Last recorded65,640 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 AZC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 65,640 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 61,237 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,465 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 51,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,783 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 43,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 36,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 30,778 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,647 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 18,289 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 14,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,779 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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WL59 AZC is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WL59 AZC, 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 WL59 AZC registered?

WL59 AZC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is WL59 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL59 AZC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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