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HV09 EEF

2009 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,174 mi
Last recorded141,174 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 EEF
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 141,174 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 141,174 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 141,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 138,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 128,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 128,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 117,846 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,799 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 107,795 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 98,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 96,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 94,170 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,785 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 89,785 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,783 miles

Front tyres 3/4/3 mm

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Fail 17 Jan 2017 81,783 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres 3/4/3 mm

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 10 Feb 2016 68,440 miles

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

Nearside Front roadwheel buckled

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 40,770 miles

nearside rear tyre is low and wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread deep enough to reach cords, but not in excess of 25mm.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear wheel rim.

deterioration front number plate.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 27,779 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear wheel rim.

deterioration front number plate.

small stone chips front windscreen.

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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HV09 EEF is a 2009 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 54,561 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV09 EEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV09 EEF is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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