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AO09 HWB

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,364 mi
Last recorded166,364 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 HWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 166,364 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 166,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 159,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 154,723 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 145,820 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Oct 2021 145,820 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 143,559 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 138,545 miles

Front brake flexis cracked

Rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 132,333 miles

Brake flexis cracked

Engine trays fitted

Nearside front shock starting to leak

Fail 24 Sep 2018 132,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake flexis cracked

Engine trays fitted

Nearside front shock starting to leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 124,598 miles

Engine covers/undertrays fitted

Front brake flexis starting to crack

Warning light on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2016 110,881 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Fail 18 Mar 2016 110,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner wall split (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,094 miles

Emissions too clean to reg

Pass 22 Mar 2014 81,219 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 61,390 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO09 HWB is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO09 HWB, 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 AO09 HWB registered?

AO09 HWB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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