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HJ59 WVE

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,949 mi
Last recorded98,949 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 WVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 98,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 94,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,518 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,927 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,197 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,023 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,135 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,898 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 11,107 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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HJ59 WVE is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ59 WVE, 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 HJ59 WVE registered?

HJ59 WVE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is HJ59 WVE safe to buy?

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