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AG51 AWG

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,485 mi
Last recorded166,485 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 AWG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 166,485 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 166,485 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 154,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 138,322 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 138,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 128,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 119,003 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 119,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside handbrake low effort

Pass 14 Sep 2020 110,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 110,475 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side READINGS LOW (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,302 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,297 miles

Nearside Rear anti rattle clip missing

Fail 14 Sep 2018 86,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear anti rattle clip missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,103 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 48,679 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,856 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise,n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,167 miles

small cut in r/h/rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,711 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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AG51 AWG is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AG51 AWG, 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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What year was AG51 AWG registered?

AG51 AWG is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is AG51 AWG safe to buy?

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