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EK59 VPU

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,082 mi
Last recorded148,082 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 148,082 miles

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

long handbrake lever travel

rear subframe mounting corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2025 148,081 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

brake warning on

long handbrake lever travel

rear subframe mounting corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2024 137,410 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 5 Feb 2024 137,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

brake warning light on

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 123,319 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 118,120 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 109,242 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 109,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 98,599 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 98,592 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 76,395 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 76,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,503 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,029 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 35,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2013 30,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,888 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre is so worn on the inner edge that delamanation is a concern

Pass 29 Oct 2011 19,878 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VPU 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 EK59 VPU, 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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EK59 VPU is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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