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HV09 FMC

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,343 mi
Last recorded121,343 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 FMC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 121,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 116,314 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 116,265 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,752 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 108,752 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 101,988 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 85,048 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 80,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,706 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 71,642 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 65,986 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2016 61,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 55,485 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 53,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screen washer went empty during test

slight cut on offside front tyre wall

Pass 13 May 2013 47,236 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 47,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s and o/s front tyres has a cut on outer wall not through to the cord.

Pass 17 May 2012 39,289 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

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 FMC is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FMC, 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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HV09 FMC is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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