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WV09 DOA

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,925 mi
Last recorded137,925 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 DOA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 137,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion front and rear

Fail 7 Aug 2021 137,915 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion front and rear

Pass 22 Jul 2020 125,885 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Chip in Zone A

Corrosion under car and outer rear inner arches

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

Nearside Front and offside front suspension ball joints slight play

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

Rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2019 115,441 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 115,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,026 miles

Front front brake hose slightly deteriorated (both sides)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 May 2016 80,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

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

Fail 4 May 2016 80,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,279 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,296 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,502 miles

NOTE: snow tyres fitted

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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WV09 DOA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV09 DOA, 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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WV09 DOA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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