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GU59 MVE

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,739 mi
Last recorded106,739 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 MVE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 106,739 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 106,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

o/s/f driving light inop.

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm Inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm Inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 103,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall split in multiple locations exposing cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall split in multiple locations exposing cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm Inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm Inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear number plate light output reduced

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear number plate light output reduced

Pass 8 Oct 2018 88,584 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 81,391 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,802 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,831 miles

both front tyres rubbing outer edge off

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,270 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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GU59 MVE 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 83.3%.

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 GU59 MVE, 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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GU59 MVE is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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