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DE09 HFT

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,896 mi
Last recorded136,896 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 HFT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 136,896 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 133,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 126,062 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 119,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 119,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 107,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 107,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 84,665 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,642 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 73,641 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,684 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 62,673 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,170 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,202 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,515 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

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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DE09 HFT is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DE09 HFT, 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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DE09 HFT is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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