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BT59 HNU

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,104 mi
Last recorded157,104 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 HNU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 157,104 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 157,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 146,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 138,210 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 131,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpms on

Pass 1 Dec 2020 114,016 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 114,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear caliper spring clip missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm on legal limits advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear caliper spring clip missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 106,017 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 106,017 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 99,955 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,548 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 89,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 77,402 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 77,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35r18 R/F (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.215/40r18

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 66,206 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,440 miles

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

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

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)

very strong advisory nearside front tyre almost showing cords

Fail 6 Jan 2015 56,440 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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)

very strong advisory nearside front tyre almost showing cords

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,597 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,903 miles

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

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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BT59 HNU is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 74,673 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 BT59 HNU, 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 16 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT59 HNU is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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