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DE09 ZKC

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,512 mi
Last recorded51,512 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ZKC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 51,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 51,511 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 46,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 18 Jul 2024 46,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 19 Jul 2023 40,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 32,996 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 32,050 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 30,842 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,026 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,322 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 19,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 14,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 10,984 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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DE09 ZKC is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE09 ZKC, 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 DE09 ZKC registered?

DE09 ZKC is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is DE09 ZKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 ZKC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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