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WN59 MUO

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,823 mi
Last recorded123,823 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 MUO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,823 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 123,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 115,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 108,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,127 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 102,123 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,920 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,995 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,624 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,376 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,005 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,055 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,666 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,934 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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WN59 MUO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WN59 MUO, 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

How do I check the history of WN59 MUO?

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What year was WN59 MUO registered?

WN59 MUO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is WN59 MUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN59 MUO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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