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AK59 BFO

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,889 mi
Last recorded146,889 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 BFO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 146,889 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 146,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 135,943 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 126,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,162 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,250 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,585 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 90,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,477 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,647 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 29,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,258 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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AK59 BFO is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK59 BFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK59 BFO registered?

AK59 BFO is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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