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FE09 SXW

2009 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,051 mi
Last recorded138,051 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 SXW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 138,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 138,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 131,214 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 128,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 110,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,528 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f & o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 100,528 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both rear (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inneredge

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,763 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,159 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 82,867 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,679 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,439 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,503 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,150 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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FE09 SXW is a 2009 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FE09 SXW, 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 FE09 SXW registered?

FE09 SXW is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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