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BN59 LSJ

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,232 mi
Last recorded141,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 LSJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 141,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 141,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 133,124 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 133,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2021 128,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE 205/50/17 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RUN FLAT TYPE 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH HEAVILY OXODISED (1.1.11 (c))

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 17 Oct 2021 128,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER WALL 205 50 17 NONE RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE 205/50/17 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RUN FLAT TYPE 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH HEAVILY OXODISED (1.1.11 (c))

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear starting to oxodise (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2019 115,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 13 Apr 2019 115,409 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Apr 2018 110,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,856 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,724 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 92,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,508 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,882 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 74,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BN59 LSJ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN59 LSJ, 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 BN59 LSJ registered?

BN59 LSJ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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