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WP09 WNW

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,059 mi
Last recorded73,059 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 WNW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,059 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 67,800 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 67,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 63,676 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,361 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,588 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 61,572 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 14 May 2019 59,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wall has damage

Fail 13 May 2019 59,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wall has damage

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,613 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 46,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,724 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 39,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,955 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,640 miles

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)

both front tyres cracking/perrished in primery tread valleys

Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,893 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 WNW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 WP09 WNW, 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 WP09 WNW registered?

WP09 WNW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is WP09 WNW safe to buy?

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