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CV09 HWH

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,562 mi
Last recorded155,562 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 HWH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 155,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Screw in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 155,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Screw in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 139,665 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 139,662 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper inner rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 121,638 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 121,638 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 103,476 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Screw in tread, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,368 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material three at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 81,103 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material three at rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f tyre wearing close to the legal limit on the inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,789 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 52,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,319 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

Fail 28 Mar 2017 41,317 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced SUBFRAME SUPPORT BRACKET (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,071 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 23,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 19,686 miles

Front number plate chipped.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,729 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)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 15,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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CV09 HWH is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV09 HWH, 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 CV09 HWH registered?

CV09 HWH is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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