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DH59 USH

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,856 mi
Last recorded129,856 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH59 USH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 129,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 127,176 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Drivers side (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 127,175 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Drivers side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 121,143 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,727 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, suspect close to having ply/cords exposed, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,353 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 109,320 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 103,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,231 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,092 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 90,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,135 miles

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Fail 25 Feb 2016 84,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,862 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 63,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,167 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

Fail 5 Sep 2012 52,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions too low to get a reading

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 USH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 USH, 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 DH59 USH registered?

DH59 USH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is DH59 USH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH59 USH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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