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WN59 OXZ

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,341 mi
Last recorded105,341 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 105,341 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 105,338 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 102,259 miles

Central stop lamp cover broken

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Front brake showing signs of overheating

Nearside Rear brake pipe swollen

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Offside Rear upper suspension arm joint has slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2024 102,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central stop lamp cover broken

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Front brake showing signs of overheating

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe swollen

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Offside Rear upper suspension arm joint has slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2023 95,976 miles

Central Rear brake light lens slightly damaged

Front Exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear also worn on bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service required.

Fail 17 Aug 2023 95,957 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear brake light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear also worn on bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

service & inspection due

Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,444 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 78,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,433 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,465 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2017 66,456 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,254 miles

both front tyres tread low on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,126 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,045 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

nearside rear tyre inner edge near bald

offside front headlamp has condensation

offside rear tyre inner edge bald

Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,523 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 OXZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OXZ, 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 WN59 OXZ registered?

WN59 OXZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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