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GY59 HZX

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,498 mi
Last recorded144,498 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 HZX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 144,498 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 134,073 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 129,930 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 127,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 122,952 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,679 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 117,229 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 112,949 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 109,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 109,247 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,578 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 99,578 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 82,710 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 82,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,148 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 72,148 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 60,123 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 59,992 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

o/s/f tyre worn outside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,811 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,855 miles

Front discs lipped

N/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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GY59 HZX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY59 HZX, 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 GY59 HZX registered?

GY59 HZX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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