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EK59 WPX

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,955 mi
Last recorded131,955 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 WPX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 131,955 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 129,974 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 128,173 miles

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

Rear brake pipes near rear flexibles slight corrosion under protective sleeving advise.

Pass 5 Jan 2023 121,608 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass missing none obligatory

Fail 5 Jan 2023 121,604 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass missing none obligatory

Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,644 miles

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

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 7 Jan 2021 107,938 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 107,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 106,372 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 106,341 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 101,516 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 101,516 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,440 miles

Extensive under trays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 96,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Extensive under trays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer treads

centre brake light inop and lens missing

nearside rear upper arm inner rose joint slight play

Fail 7 Oct 2016 91,684 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working LED unit no bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer treads

centre brake light inop and lens missing

nearside rear upper arm inner rose joint slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,755 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 69,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,792 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,029 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 WPX is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WPX, 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 WPX registered?

EK59 WPX is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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