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DH59 DWH

2017 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,762 mi
Last recorded99,762 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH59 DWH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 99,762 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 91,858 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 82,897 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 82,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,510 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,554 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,552 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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DH59 DWH is a 2017 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 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 DH59 DWH, 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 9 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DH59 DWH?

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What year was DH59 DWH registered?

DH59 DWH is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is DH59 DWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH59 DWH shows 8 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.

Does DH59 DWH have outstanding finance?

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