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HG59 GWZ

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,290 mi
Last recorded120,290 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 GWZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 120,290 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 107,066 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 103,650 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm-0mm wearing on inner

Fail 4 Jul 2023 103,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18 Y RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres 3mm-0mm wearing on inner

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective bash light (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake light slightly white

Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,377 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2022 95,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 86,949 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 86,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,128 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 64,364 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,744 miles

245/35/r18/88y

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,353 miles

rear brake pads getting low

two Childs seats fitted to rear

Pass 12 Nov 2014 35,285 miles

2childs seats fitted to rear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 27,927 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER SECTION CHECK OFTEN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH 4MM GHECK OFTEN FOR WEAR

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH 3MM OF TREAD LEFT GHANGE SOOON

Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear on offside front tyre inner section

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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HG59 GWZ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HG59 GWZ, 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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HG59 GWZ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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