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HR05 BOO

2009 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,384 mi
Last recorded165,384 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR05 BOO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 165,384 miles

Minor Chips in Windscreen, But Not Effecting Drivers Vision

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 161,387 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen but Not Effecting Drivers Vision

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 161,387 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen but Not Effecting Drivers Vision

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 155,481 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 146,460 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 146,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 140,071 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 137,624 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 137,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 135,282 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 131,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 127,652 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,630 miles

both rear tyre treads low inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,883 miles

all 4 tyre treads low inner edges

osf shock starting to leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,371 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 87,601 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,982 miles

nsf tyre bald on edges

osf tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,865 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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HR05 BOO is a 2009 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HR05 BOO, 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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HR05 BOO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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