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J40 MGS

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,920 mi
Last recorded132,920 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 MGS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 132,920 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 129,788 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 129,755 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 125,398 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 119,521 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 119,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,613 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 100,179 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,578 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,416 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 92,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,048 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 82,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall also split on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall and small splits on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,296 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to register

n/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,850 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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J40 MGS is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J40 MGS, 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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J40 MGS is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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