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B16 MGB

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,602 mi
Last recorded113,602 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 MGB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,602 miles

Front Exhaust clamp fractured

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 113,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative Both (4.6.1 (a))

Front Exhaust clamp fractured

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 104,549 miles

Front Exhaust clamp fractured

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside reverse lamp not working

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

Fail 20 May 2025 104,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside reverse lamp not working

Front Exhaust clamp fractured

Front pad wiring poor fitment

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 96,018 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust clamp fractured

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside reverse lamp not working

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 96,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust clamp fractured

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside reverse lamp not working

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 89,261 miles

Brake warning light is 'ON ' indicating a fault

Nearside Front Brake pad ware sensor not connected Tape to strut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 83,032 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 19 May 2021 77,352 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 71,564 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 May 2019 66,358 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 66,338 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2018 53,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,841 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 44,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,908 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,585 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,266 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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B16 MGB is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B16 MGB, 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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B16 MGB is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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