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JH56 HEN

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,468 mi
Last recorded138,468 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH56 HEN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 138,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 134,871 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 130,399 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 130,399 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 124,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 116,147 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 107,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,595 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 99,593 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 96,787 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 96,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,172 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 81,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 81,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 72,497 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has deep cut

rear direction indicators discoloured and only just met requirement

runflat light on

Fail 6 Aug 2016 72,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has deep cut

rear direction indicators discoloured and only just met requirement

runflat light on

Pass 31 Aug 2015 67,450 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 60,180 miles

Emissions Too Clean To Test (At Time Of Test)

Fail 24 Aug 2014 60,180 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)

Emissions Too Clean To Test (At Time Of Test)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,533 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 49,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,700 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

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

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

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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JH56 HEN is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JH56 HEN, 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 JH56 HEN registered?

JH56 HEN is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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