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HJ09 KDV

2009 BMW 120

Bronze Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,341 mi
Last recorded45,341 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 KDV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 45,341 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 45,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 37,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 30,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 22,495 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 20,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 20,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,144 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 19,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 19,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,309 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 19,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,978 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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HJ09 KDV is a 2009 BMW 120 in Bronze with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HJ09 KDV, 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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What year was HJ09 KDV registered?

HJ09 KDV is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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