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HV59 XFU

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,696 mi
Last recorded173,696 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 XFU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 173,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 166,511 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 163,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 153,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 141,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,351 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 130,351 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 119,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 119,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 113,282 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 113,282 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 105,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,415 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 97,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 85,320 miles

Nearside Front bump stop has deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bump stop has deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 85,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front bump stop has deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bump stop has deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 76,552 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

N/S rear wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,200 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,016 miles

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

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
Full BMW 123 reliability report

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HV59 XFU is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HV59 XFU, 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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What year was HV59 XFU registered?

HV59 XFU is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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