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F18 AEJ

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,525 mi
Last recorded164,525 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 AEJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 164,525 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 157,991 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring and pad wear wiring in contact with rear coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 157,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring and pad wear wiring in contact with rear coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 157,971 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on.

Covers fitted, unable to examine if dpf is present.

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 153,843 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 153,824 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 150,149 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 142,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 142,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FOREMOST ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FOREMOST ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 132,774 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 132,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 122,633 miles

REAR SUSPENSION, UPPER FOREMOST ARMS, SLIGHT PLAY FOREMOST BUSHES.

WEAR LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS, INNER FACES.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 111,109 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,963 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,766 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,899 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,224 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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F18 AEJ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F18 AEJ, 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 F18 AEJ registered?

F18 AEJ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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