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Y2 WAV

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,223 mi
Last recorded175,223 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 WAV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 175,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 164,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 147,887 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 128,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 109,305 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 101,703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,787 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 91,782 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,548 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 84,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,744 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,801 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 65,665 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2016 65,665 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 58,760 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 47,365 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,343 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,753 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 36,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,288 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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Y2 WAV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y2 WAV, 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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What year was Y2 WAV registered?

Y2 WAV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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