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HG09 GDZ

2009 BMW K Series

Beige Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,989 mi
Last recorded82,989 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW K Series22,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 GDZ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 82,989 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 82,989 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel bleed master cylinder (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 72,113 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 72,113 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all bushing lower exsessive free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,366 miles

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 65,351 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mounting upper swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,722 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,939 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 50,939 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 46,003 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,649 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,970 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 38,970 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,940 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 32,382 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 30,331 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 30,293 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,631 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,752 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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HG09 GDZ is a 2009 BMW K Series in Beige with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 22,995 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG09 GDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 17 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HG09 GDZ registered?

HG09 GDZ is a 2009 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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