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WP09 TXA

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,455 mi
Last recorded100,455 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 TXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 100,455 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 100,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both rear sidelights n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 93,390 miles

Offside headlamp unit wet inside

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 87,608 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,424 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 70,109 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 66,455 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 66,455 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 63,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2017 56,490 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,606 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 48,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Dec 2014 39,879 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,952 miles

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,686 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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WP09 TXA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WP09 TXA, 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 WP09 TXA registered?

WP09 TXA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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