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HN09 JGX

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,347 mi
Last recorded152,347 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 JGX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 152,347 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover sill covers and under tray fitted

surface rust and corrosion to underbody and components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 5 Sep 2023 129,415 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit, also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Aug 2022 123,565 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low and slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,398 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 107,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 99,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 89,611 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 89,611 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,675 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,158 miles

chip in the front screen

cut in the sidewall of offside front tyre not to cords

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,872 miles

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

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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HN09 JGX is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HN09 JGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN09 JGX registered?

HN09 JGX is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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