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HB55 EBB

2009 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,104 mi
Last recorded68,104 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB55 EBB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 63,550 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 59,065 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 54,518 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 51,724 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,302 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,716 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,213 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,158 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,586 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 15 Feb 2017 27,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 24,980 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 24,980 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,872 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 18,379 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,454 miles

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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HB55 EBB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HB55 EBB, 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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HB55 EBB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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The MOT history for HB55 EBB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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