CarVerify

Free Car Check

HBZ 490

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,677 mi
Last recorded79,677 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBZ 490
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,677 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 78,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 78,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 73,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres excessive worn on inner and outer edge getting close to cord expose (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 59,649 miles

Uneven wear to both front tyres, Outer edges

Fail 26 Nov 2020 59,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Also unable to check leveling device (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Uneven wear to both front tyres, Outer edges

Pass 31 Dec 2019 53,267 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 53,267 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,780 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 38,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre very perished between tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre slightly perished ()

Offside Front tyre very perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 38,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre very perished between tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre slightly perished ()

Offside Front tyre very perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,134 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 30,045 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,181 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,598 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 16,363 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
Full BMW 125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HBZ 490 is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 54,561 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBZ 490, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HBZ 490?

You can check the full history of HBZ 490 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HBZ 490 registered?

HBZ 490 is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is HBZ 490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBZ 490 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HBZ 490 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HBZ 490. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.