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GD59 HLN

2010 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,407 mi
Last recorded142,407 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 HLN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 142,407 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 141,983 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,150 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 131,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,664 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 119,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,204 miles

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

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 20 Jan 2019 103,480 miles

outer o/s/r stop lamp inop

rear brake lamps ? swapped inner to outer on unit

some corrosion of rear brake discs

under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 19 Jan 2019 103,388 miles

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

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

rear brake lamps ? swapped inner to outer on unit

some corrosion of rear brake discs

under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 99,017 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,367 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 94,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,799 miles

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

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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GD59 HLN is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD59 HLN, 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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What year was GD59 HLN registered?

GD59 HLN is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 2 February 2010.

Is GD59 HLN safe to buy?

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