MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Uneven wear to both front tyres, Outer edges
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
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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 ()
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 ()
front brake discs lipped
How Reliable is the BMW 125?
Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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