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HG59 TZE

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,498 mi
Last recorded145,498 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 TZE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 145,498 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 145,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 139,386 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 129,870 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 120,924 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,442 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 115,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 104,402 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 98,205 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 91,399 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in windscreen outside the swept area

Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,620 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread and deep cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,049 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2015 53,049 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 34,146 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 18,403 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 18,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 TZE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TZE, 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 HG59 TZE registered?

HG59 TZE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is HG59 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 TZE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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