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BJ59 VYZ

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,964 mi
Last recorded138,964 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VYZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 138,964 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 138,962 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 131,411 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 127,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 118,025 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 109,266 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,068 miles

N/s/f tyre worn low outer edge

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,028 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 83,335 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,941 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on outer edge.

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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BJ59 VYZ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ59 VYZ, 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 BJ59 VYZ registered?

BJ59 VYZ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 VYZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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