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HV09 HVO

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,475 mi
Last recorded148,475 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 148,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 145,951 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 145,913 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 140,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 130,062 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 122,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 122,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid level checked & ok but washers still below required standard (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low corrected / adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced defective bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low corrected / adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 116,361 miles

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,989 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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,915 miles

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDISTION

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,806 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 86,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,174 miles

Child seat fitted nsf

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,890 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 56,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HVO 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 77.8%.

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 HV09 HVO, 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 HVO registered?

HV09 HVO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2009.

Is HV09 HVO safe to buy?

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