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EK59 OMF

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,562 mi
Last recorded144,562 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 OMF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 144,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 126,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner brake hose mounting corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 118,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 111,492 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 111,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,707 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 6 Aug 2021 94,756 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall 215/40/18 89Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,637 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,657 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

no emissions print out produced due to low emissions

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/18 85Y Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,144 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 35,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre flat / under inflated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,715 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge starting to wear low

Pass 10 Oct 2014 29,845 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,687 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,792 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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EK59 OMF is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK59 OMF, 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 EK59 OMF registered?

EK59 OMF is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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