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HJ59 WVW

2009 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,879 mi
Last recorded130,879 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 WVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 130,879 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 126,603 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 126,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 121,947 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 114,586 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 114,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,262 miles

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,466 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 92,466 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,885 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2017 85,885 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,530 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 2 Dec 2016 77,529 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,191 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,024 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 WVW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVW, 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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HJ59 WVW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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