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HG59 HYF

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,159 mi
Last recorded208,159 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 HYF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 208,159 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 208,140 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear O/S/R Anti-roll bar link incorrectly fitted touching the anti-roll bar and cv boot

Pass 26 Oct 2024 200,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 194,582 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 187,615 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing

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

both front tyres wearing down low

Pass 25 Sep 2021 184,315 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 27 Aug 2020 174,808 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 165,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight bind on both rear tyres.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 165,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight bind on both rear tyres.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 161,053 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside rear upper suspension arm bushes worn ( dog bone shape)

Offside rear tyre on limits 1.6mm

Tpms light on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 152,774 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 152,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 133,953 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 133,133 miles

play in rack end

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 116,333 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage ball joint, has a locking device only just on threaded pin

Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,486 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,746 miles

emmisions so clean at time of test not 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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HG59 HYF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HG59 HYF, 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 HG59 HYF registered?

HG59 HYF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is HG59 HYF safe to buy?

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