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EF59 ATN

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,975 mi
Last recorded128,975 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 ATN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 128,975 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 125,594 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 124,315 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 124,315 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 118,322 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 114,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,730 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 48,661 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 48,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND HEAVILY PERISHED

Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,978 miles

Very slight flat spot in offside rear tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 17,875 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 17,875 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EF59 ATN is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF59 ATN, 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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EF59 ATN is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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