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EK59 SKX

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,242 mi
Last recorded118,242 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 SKX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 118,242 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 113,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 106,592 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 106,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,652 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 101,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 96,903 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,686 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 86,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity blub (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity bulb (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,008 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,213 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth close to legal limit

no emissions taken vehicle fitted with D.P.F clean diesel

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,589 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 55,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,110 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 SKX is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey 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 EK59 SKX, 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 EK59 SKX registered?

EK59 SKX is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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