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AJ59 RKV

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,022 mi
Last recorded108,022 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 RKV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 108,022 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 108,022 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 108,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 1 Nov 2024 102,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 102,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 97,306 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 97,306 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,637 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 79,091 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,981 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,300 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 57,828 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,569 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,431 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,229 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 27,914 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,248 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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AJ59 RKV is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ59 RKV, 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 AJ59 RKV registered?

AJ59 RKV is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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