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H23 KLE

2009 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,740 mi
Last recorded124,740 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 KLE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 124,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Push/pull bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 115,069 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 107,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 107,189 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 98,327 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged puncher on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO CORDS REQUIRES ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning lamp on dash

Fail 2 Sep 2022 91,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DO NOT DRIVE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged puncher on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO CORDS REQUIRES ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,215 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 84,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,635 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,452 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 6 Feb 2018 73,815 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 72,416 miles

Nearside Front beam pattern in spec but not very clear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust rubber mount has cable ties supporting rubber but not a hazard

Fail 31 Jan 2017 72,416 miles

Nearside Front beam pattern in spec but not very clear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust rubber mount has cable ties supporting rubber but not a hazard

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,765 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,385 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,982 miles

Both front tyre sidewall split (215/40zr18)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2014 46,946 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Both front tyre sidewall split (215/40zr18)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,260 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 31,945 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 31,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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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H23 KLE is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H23 KLE, 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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H23 KLE is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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