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HN09 OEW

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,805 mi
Last recorded127,805 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 127,805 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 127,805 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 121,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,918 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 108,288 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 108,288 miles

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 101,832 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,742 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 88,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,978 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 83,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner pin joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 80,708 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated

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

Fail 13 May 2019 80,698 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake wear indicator illuminated

Pass 15 May 2018 76,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,114 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2016 72,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,331 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,139 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 50,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,785 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 34,777 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 OEW is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEW, 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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HN09 OEW is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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