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D16 HTT

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

198,063 mi
Last recorded198,063 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 HTT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 198,063 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 176,292 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 176,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 149,388 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 130,319 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 103,174 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,972 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,877 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,661 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low 3mm and perishing on outer wall

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,344 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge and gouge outer wall

o/s/f tyre getting low outer edge

o/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,557 miles

small gouge n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,368 miles

small cut n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,906 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

no emissions print out produced due to low emissions

o/s and n/s/r tyres getting low

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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D16 HTT is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 D16 HTT, 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 D16 HTT registered?

D16 HTT is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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