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AE07 BOY

2009 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,854 mi
Last recorded166,854 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 BOY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 166,854 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 166,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 64kg (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 68kg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 157,624 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 157,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 146,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outside edge slightly. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 136,096 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 122,825 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 117,786 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 117,748 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 109,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 109,670 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 101,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 101,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,386 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,380 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,456 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 82,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,602 miles

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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AE07 BOY is a 2009 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE07 BOY, 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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AE07 BOY is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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