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2 PWC

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,929 mi
Last recorded73,929 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 PWC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 73,929 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,415 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 71,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 64,826 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 56,054 miles

Engine covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,012 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 45,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,949 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,903 miles

unable to test emissions

Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,319 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,699 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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2 PWC is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 2 PWC, 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 2 PWC registered?

2 PWC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is 2 PWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 PWC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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