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CA59 HPL

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,563 mi
Last recorded109,563 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 HPL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 109,563 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 107,730 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 106,518 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 106,513 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 105,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (225/40x18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside rear tyre getting low on tread (inner tread worn) 245/35x18

rear shock absorbers both covers loose

surface corrosion underneath on some rear components

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,202 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 98,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,208 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror or device not providing an adequate view to the rear

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 85,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 85,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,963 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 79,956 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear inner brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,410 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,887 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 58,887 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,188 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 44,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,230 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,192 miles

Both front tyres deteriating.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 11 Mar 2013 17,119 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 16,190 miles

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

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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CA59 HPL is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA59 HPL, 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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CA59 HPL is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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