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HG09 HKZ

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,385 mi
Last recorded176,385 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 HKZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 176,385 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 176,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 164,996 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 164,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 151,051 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS Light illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 140,568 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 140,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 129,897 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 129,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing one missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,283 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 119,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,678 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 108,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 90kg effort, 125kg required (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (twin depth treads) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 100,950 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 100,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,527 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 95,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 95,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 86,719 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damaged side wall not showing cord

Fail 12 May 2015 86,719 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre has damaged side wall not showing cord

Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 77,591 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,455 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,431 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wear / scoring to front brake discs

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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HG09 HKZ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 83,292 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 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG09 HKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HG09 HKZ registered?

HG09 HKZ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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