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E8 XFU

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,515 mi
Last recorded133,515 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 XFU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 133,515 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 128,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 123,737 miles

Front fog lamps inop

Offside Front head lamp lens deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2023 123,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps inop

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front head lamp lens deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2022 118,476 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 112,795 miles

nearside rear h/brake effort low

Pass 31 Mar 2020 109,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 109,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 103,814 miles

Nearside Rear pad sensor hanging down

Nearside Rear parking brake performance poor

Fail 18 Mar 2019 103,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear pad sensor hanging down

Nearside Rear parking brake performance poor

Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,202 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,962 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,962 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,265 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 84,265 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,069 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,527 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,701 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,991 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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E8 XFU 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 73.7%.

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 E8 XFU, 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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E8 XFU is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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