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HN59 ZWM

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,269 mi
Last recorded132,269 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 ZWM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 132,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 132,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 132,240 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 127,739 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper front arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper front arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 118,618 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CRACK IN PIPE BY DAMPER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MIDDLE INNER BUSH, BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,032 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 11 May 2018 76,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,752 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 56,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,638 miles

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front tyre is starting to perish/crack.

near side front tyre outer side wall is slightly bulged.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Fail 30 Apr 2016 49,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front tyre is starting to perish/crack.

near side front tyre outer side wall is slightly bulged.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 38,584 miles

Both front tyres very worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,027 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 23,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,868 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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HN59 ZWM is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 74,673 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 HN59 ZWM, 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 16 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HN59 ZWM is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 3 February 2010.

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