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YE09 WJU

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,941 mi
Last recorded63,941 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 WJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 63,941 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2023 60,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,023 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 55,702 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,852 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 41,708 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 41,706 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,378 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2018 34,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,167 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 33,167 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2017 30,157 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 4 Jul 2016 21,686 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 13,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 11,707 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 10,277 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,744 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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YE09 WJU is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE09 WJU, 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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YE09 WJU is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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