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AV08 ETS

2009 BMW 123

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,378 mi
Last recorded126,378 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ETS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 126,378 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 26 Jun 2026 126,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Jun 2025 117,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front anti-roll bar D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 117,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front anti-roll bar D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 117,680 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all front anti-roll bar linkages ball joints worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front anti-roll bar D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner front pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL DROP LINKS WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,356 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,208 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 69,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055017rsc (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES WORN/EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 50,008 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 39,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,379 miles

emissions to clean to register

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 32,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump filter blocked or hose crimped (8.2.3)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,368 miles

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

engine covers fitted & under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

front tyres slight wear on edge

off side rear tyre worn on edge

service due/over due

Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,449 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,953 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,599 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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AV08 ETS is a 2009 BMW 123 in Green 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 AV08 ETS, 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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AV08 ETS is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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