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HN59 ZWS

2010 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,147 mi
Last recorded111,147 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 111,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight pedal creep at service brake but not enough to touch the floor .may soon need attention

Pass 27 Jan 2025 105,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OSR / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 100,778 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 95,827 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 95,793 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,286 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,653 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 83,804 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,831 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,887 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 48,638 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,736 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 33,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 25,801 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 ZWS is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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