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HJ59 ZVW

2009 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,290 mi
Last recorded71,290 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 ZVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 71,290 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 65,217 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,731 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 58,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 57,168 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 55,667 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 52,994 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,385 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 49,385 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,628 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,527 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 33,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,928 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 18,731 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 10,850 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 10,789 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 10,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 ZVW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for HJ59 ZVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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