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HT09 DAD

2009 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,100 mi
Last recorded138,100 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT09 DAD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 138,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 134,802 miles

Front Outer both sides wing slightly corrosion

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2025 134,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Outer both sides wing slightly corrosion

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2023 119,922 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 105,737 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 105,663 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to offside 36% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,688 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPM light on

Fail 8 Dec 2021 96,688 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPM light on

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,235 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 89,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,213 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 80,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,076 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,665 miles

both front tyres feathered on outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,709 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES 3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,038 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 38,038 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,624 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 31,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,657 miles

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

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

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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HT09 DAD is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue 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 HT09 DAD, 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 HT09 DAD registered?

HT09 DAD is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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