CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV59 FAO

2009 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,434 mi
Last recorded50,434 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW K Series22,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 FAO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 50,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 40,343 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 35,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 26,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play hub bearing (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 23,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,783 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,184 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
Full BMW K Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV59 FAO is a 2009 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 22,995 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV59 FAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 17 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV59 FAO?

You can check the full history of HV59 FAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV59 FAO registered?

HV59 FAO is a 2009 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is HV59 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 FAO shows 9 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.

Does HV59 FAO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV59 FAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.