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WV59 XKG

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,863 mi
Last recorded227,863 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 XKG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 227,863 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 198,739 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 198,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 171,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear the clip in the brake calipers is missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear the clip in the brake calipers is missing

Pass 7 Nov 2020 153,384 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 136,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,776 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 127,776 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 115,342 miles

Front registration plate needs securing (not loose )

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 101,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,098 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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,153 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 68,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

the f/o/s tyre is worn on the outer and inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,345 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

the f/o/s tyre is worn on the outer and inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner and outer edge of front and rear tyres on 3mm

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 XKG is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKG, 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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WV59 XKG is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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