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AU59 TKD

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,354 mi
Last recorded149,354 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 TKD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 149,354 miles
Pass 28 May 2024
Fail 29 Nov 2023 139,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

tyre light on

Pass 1 Dec 2022 136,614 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 136,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 131,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 123,120 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 110,228 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 110,228 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 100,297 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 100,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,980 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed sat nav on n/s/f seat ()

Central Front Oil leak Gearbox, Engine - wet ()

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

Pass 24 May 2016 77,380 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 67,309 miles

offside rear brake disc corrroding and showings signs of overheating

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 May 2014 58,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 48,659 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

Pass 31 May 2012 36,318 miles

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

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

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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AU59 TKD is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU59 TKD, 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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AU59 TKD is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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