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GK09 VFS

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,631 mi
Last recorded168,631 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 VFS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 168,631 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 162,883 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 160,992 miles

Nearside Rear tyre irregular on inner wall

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 155,206 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 144,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 137,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output scuffed (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output scuffed (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 124,982 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,748 miles

Both front tyres has worn on outside edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2014 103,748 miles

Both front tyres has worn on outside edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,609 miles

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

both front tyres have age cracking

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads getting low

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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GK09 VFS is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GK09 VFS, 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 GK09 VFS registered?

GK09 VFS is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GK09 VFS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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