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YE58 WZM

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,655 mi
Last recorded138,655 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 WZM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2023 138,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 133,691 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In front of rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass delaminating on edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,299 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,593 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 112,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 101,713 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2016 87,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,255 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower of (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,224 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,890 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Fail 6 Jan 2014 37,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,353 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,065 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,486 miles

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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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YE58 WZM is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YE58 WZM, 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 YE58 WZM registered?

YE58 WZM is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 20 January 2009.

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