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FH09 GWM

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,116 mi
Last recorded145,116 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 GWM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 145,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 128,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 101,573 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,737 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2019 98,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up the wrong Way (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2018 90,171 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,925 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 60,925 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,171 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 1 Aug 2013 35,655 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FH09 GWM is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FH09 GWM, 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 FH09 GWM registered?

FH09 GWM is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is FH09 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH09 GWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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