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HV09 HVN

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

167,909 mi
Last recorded167,909 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 HVN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 167,909 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 163,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 157,618 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 147,092 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 134,828 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,634 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,998 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,093 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,166 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,414 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 62,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,822 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 39,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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HV09 HVN is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 83,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV09 HVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV09 HVN registered?

HV09 HVN is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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