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HN09 OCR

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,176 mi
Last recorded159,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 OCR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 159,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 152,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 145,457 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 139,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear support bracket coming away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Jun 2022 133,502 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 127,868 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 127,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jun 2020 122,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 117,368 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 112,611 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 112,589 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,649 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

poss nearside headlight bulb in slightly wrong as beam image slightly out of align

runs to clean to get emissions reading

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,518 miles

both front brake discs worn

engine cover and under trays fitted

runs to clean to get emissions reading

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,684 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 82,684 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tread shoulders wearing

Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,089 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,198 miles

front brake pads getting low wear indicator fitted n/s/f inner pad

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,521 miles

both front treads shoulders worn off

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,591 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

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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HN09 OCR is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HN09 OCR, 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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HN09 OCR is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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