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WR02 BEX

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,184 mi
Last recorded150,184 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 BEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 150,184 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 150,184 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,352 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 131,346 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 123,453 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 123,453 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 117,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 117,275 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,833 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF and OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 108,582 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF and OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,145 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All also slight judder on OSF and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 104,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad warning wire catching on drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All also slight judder on OSF and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both On The Inner Edges( Osf Worse) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 98,000 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both On The Inner Edges( Osf Worse) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 90,920 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 83,427 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 70,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play top to bottom (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 70,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play top to bottom (2.6.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,822 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,524 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 58,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,234 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WR02 BEX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WR02 BEX, 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 WR02 BEX registered?

WR02 BEX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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