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AV09 VXD

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,890 mi
Last recorded128,890 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VXD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 128,890 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 128,584 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2022 116,176 miles

2nd to rear exhaust mounting broken

exhaust blow

wear nearside rear tyre

wear offside front tyre outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,545 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,285 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 100,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 91,979 miles

wear both front tyres on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,402 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2018 85,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2017 75,900 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,792 miles

engine cover& under tray fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover& under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,954 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,410 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 45,410 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,509 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 34,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 19,907 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 17,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,456 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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AV09 VXD is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV09 VXD, 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 AV09 VXD registered?

AV09 VXD is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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