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WV59 FLZ

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,836 mi
Last recorded50,836 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 FLZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 50,836 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 50,836 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,974 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 49,296 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 48,837 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 46,290 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides , inner pads worn to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 44,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,335 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,386 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,458 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 30,857 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,914 miles

Nearside front tyre scrubbed bold on outer edge.

Offside front tyre bold on very outer edge.

Fail 18 Aug 2012 22,913 miles

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbed bold on outer edge.

Offside front tyre bold on very outer edge.

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit in places

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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WV59 FLZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV59 FLZ, 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 WV59 FLZ registered?

WV59 FLZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is WV59 FLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 FLZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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