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WN59 WHC

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,121 mi
Last recorded144,121 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 144,121 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 144,106 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. R-205/50R17 L-215/50R17 (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 142,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 130,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 114,241 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 114,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Rear arm inner pin/bearing

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 100,261 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 96,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,331 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Rear arm inner pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,894 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 78,568 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 78,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,020 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,642 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,456 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 45,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 WHC 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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

WN59 WHC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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