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DK52 SHA

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,356 mi
Last recorded114,356 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 SHA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 114,356 miles

Body under covers and Engine undertrays fitted

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 114,345 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 245.35.R 18 R.F.T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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Pass 6 Mar 2025 113,652 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Engine oil low

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 108,143 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 108,142 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 245.35.R 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Engine oil low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,181 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 100,081 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 245.35.R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 100,080 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalanced more than 50% across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body under covers & Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 245.35.R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,244 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under body & engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2020 93,717 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under body & engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

tpms light on

Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,354 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 77,351 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,628 miles

engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,713 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,183 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 40,052 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,163 miles

NSF tyre slight cracking

OSF tyre slight cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2013 28,157 miles

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

NSF tyre slight cracking

OSF tyre slight cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2012 23,710 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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DK52 SHA is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DK52 SHA, 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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What year was DK52 SHA registered?

DK52 SHA is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is DK52 SHA safe to buy?

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