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LD59 HBY

2009 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,389 mi
Last recorded104,389 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 HBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 104,389 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 95,770 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,796 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 87,593 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 87,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 78,339 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 68,476 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 59,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,306 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,708 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 51,998 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,258 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge & cracking in tread

wipers smearing

Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,258 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge & cracking in tread

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,969 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 28 Apr 2015 43,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread & nail leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 34,617 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 34,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,157 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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LD59 HBY is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD59 HBY, 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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What year was LD59 HBY registered?

LD59 HBY is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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