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DE03 ENO

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,340 mi
Last recorded129,340 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ENO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 129,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 127,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 123,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 120,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 117,634 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 117,634 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,438 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 9 Mar 2020 112,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 8 Mar 2019 102,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,251 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 46,336 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 46,336 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front jacking point block missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,971 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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DE03 ENO is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DE03 ENO, 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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DE03 ENO is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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