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DT06 ULT

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,409 mi
Last recorded121,409 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT06 ULT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 121,409 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 107,674 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 107,665 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,187 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,393 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 99,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,124 miles

Nearside Headlight has slight misting

Unable to get emissions printout as emissions too low

Fail 18 Mar 2021 96,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlight has slight misting

Unable to get emissions printout as emissions too low

Pass 20 Mar 2020 91,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,917 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 83,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,308 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside rear tyre becoming low on tread,screw in centre of tread

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,546 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres cracking up in deep part of tread

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,477 miles

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre starting to crack up in deep part of tread

offside front tyre cracking up in deep part of tread

Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section has hole in where support bracket has broken away (7.1.2)

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre starting to crack up in deep part of tread

offside front tyre cracking up in deep part of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,566 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,273 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 28,273 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,113 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DT06 ULT is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DT06 ULT, 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 DT06 ULT registered?

DT06 ULT is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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