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HV59 HBN

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,968 mi
Last recorded123,968 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 HBN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 123,968 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 115,690 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre has cuts in the tread

Pass 13 Feb 2024 112,472 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 112,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,168 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 102,028 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Hoses / Drivers Passengers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,523 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 93,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Zero emissions detected

Pass 15 May 2018 85,392 miles

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Fail 11 May 2018 85,294 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Pass 23 May 2017 77,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,816 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,093 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,557 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,417 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,503 miles

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

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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HV59 HBN is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HV59 HBN, 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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HV59 HBN is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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