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HV09 XJB

2009 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,482 mi
Last recorded101,482 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 XJB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 101,482 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS WORN AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside general condition - corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 May 2025 101,482 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS WORN AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

underside general condition - corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 May 2024 99,226 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under vehcile corrosion

Fail 24 May 2024 99,226 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under vehcile corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2023 98,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 73,743 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 67,928 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,265 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,890 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 55,929 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 45,808 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 45,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 39,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,757 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 32,752 miles

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

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

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 XJB is a 2009 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 XJB, 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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What year was HV09 XJB registered?

HV09 XJB is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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