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HF59 FZH

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,137 mi
Last recorded80,137 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF59 FZH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 80,137 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 75,636 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 71,652 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wearing extreme outer edge.

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 13 Feb 2024 71,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner section. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wearing extreme outer edge.

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 67,913 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 59,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 55,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 49,020 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,239 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet latch would not secure in down position. Sprayed with white grease and works OK. Please check on a regular basis (3.1 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads friction material less than or equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Engine oil 1/3 full

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lack or reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 38,094 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,729 miles

no smoke to get reading

under trayed

Pass 6 Nov 2015 29,107 miles

emissions too clean for reading

Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,337 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,683 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 14,469 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 10,416 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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HF59 FZH is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HF59 FZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF59 FZH registered?

HF59 FZH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is HF59 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF59 FZH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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