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DA59 HLY

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,046 mi
Last recorded133,046 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 HLY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 133,046 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 111,347 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 108,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low - uneven wear compared to nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 101,059 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 95,950 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,881 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,997 miles

Front exhaust bracket missing

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 65,997 miles

Front exhaust bracket missing

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,568 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 47,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,422 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,641 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 33,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 24,928 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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DA59 HLY 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 DA59 HLY, 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 DA59 HLY registered?

DA59 HLY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is DA59 HLY safe to buy?

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