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WV59 OYA

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,608 mi
Last recorded124,608 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 OYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 124,608 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 124,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 105,567 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 93,683 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 93,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,911 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 74,088 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,516 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,627 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 66,784 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 66,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,353 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 40,315 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 39,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,908 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,332 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,999 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,347 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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WV59 OYA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYA, 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 OYA registered?

WV59 OYA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is WV59 OYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 OYA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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