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WU09 GEY

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,243 mi
Last recorded182,243 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 GEY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 182,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clip loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 165,440 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,027 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON limit on edge's. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Handbrake just met requirement at 16% (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front,front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 128,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 128,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 114,343 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,841 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 90,839 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,411 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,390 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,585 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,564 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)

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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WU09 GEY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU09 GEY, 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 WU09 GEY registered?

WU09 GEY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is WU09 GEY safe to buy?

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