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HV09 EFN

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,927 mi
Last recorded111,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 EFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 111,927 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 106,961 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 106,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 100,757 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,052 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,825 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,690 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 77,684 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,080 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear upper arm slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 51,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 43,986 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 35,981 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 26,647 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 19,518 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,713 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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HV09 EFN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV09 EFN, 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 HV09 EFN registered?

HV09 EFN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is HV09 EFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 EFN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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