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WR58 VWY

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,424 mi
Last recorded147,424 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 VWY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 147,424 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 147,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 141,144 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 141,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 134,399 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 134,399 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 127,514 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 127,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 17 Dec 2021 119,908 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,266 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 115,266 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 110,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,956 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 103,956 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,979 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 99,969 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,883 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,012 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

cut to both nearside front & offside front tyres - outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre wearing slightly more on both inner & outer edges

offside front tyre wearing slightly more on the outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 46,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 46,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,403 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 23,642 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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WR58 VWY 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 66.7%.

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 WR58 VWY, 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 WR58 VWY registered?

WR58 VWY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 January 2009.

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