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EX09 CWE

2009 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,659 mi
Last recorded112,659 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 CWE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 112,659 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 99,125 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,415 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 92,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake wear sensor hanging loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,291 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,122 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp indicates a tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,646 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,795 miles

both nearside and offside front brake flexible hoses cracking

front tyres wearing on outside edge

offside rear brake flexible hose cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,044 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,521 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,683 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,776 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 46,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,248 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,062 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 35,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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EX09 CWE is a 2009 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX09 CWE, 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 EX09 CWE registered?

EX09 CWE is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is EX09 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 CWE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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