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GU09 SXC

2009 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,098 mi
Last recorded50,098 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 SXC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 50,098 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 48,237 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system fault light on

Pass 12 Feb 2024 44,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 44,019 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to buldge and cut to cords on tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/4018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wear sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/4018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 39,856 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 37,986 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Fail 19 Oct 2020 37,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 May 2019 34,921 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 34,921 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 31,990 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 May 2017 28,207 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 228,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,966 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 19,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 16,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front tyre cracked and deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre tread depth on the legal limit!

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

Offside front tyre cracked and deteriorated

Offside rear tyre tread depth on the legal limit!

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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GU09 SXC is a 2009 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU09 SXC, 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 GU09 SXC registered?

GU09 SXC is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is GU09 SXC safe to buy?

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