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HG59 LKD

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,047 mi
Last recorded129,047 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 LKD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 129,047 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 126,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 126,851 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 124,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 117,582 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 112,541 miles

Bonnet safety latch stiff

Fail 13 Aug 2022 112,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety latch stiff

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,799 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 17 Aug 2020 101,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 94,363 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 94,363 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,187 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under body panel covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,437 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover, under cover, under body panel covers & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,845 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall has slight damage

Rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,245 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,776 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES GETTING LOW

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 LKD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LKD, 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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HG59 LKD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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