CarVerify

Free Car Check

JA04 ONR

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,532 mi
Last recorded110,532 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA04 ONR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 110,532 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe to body bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 109,595 miles

rear subframe and suspension components have light corrosion.

Pass 22 Jun 2024 109,400 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 109,400 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear plate (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 108,790 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 108,069 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 105,713 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 95,174 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 6 Jul 2020 95,173 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,844 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 81,840 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,164 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,941 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread on inner edge and showing cracks

Fail 3 Jun 2014 38,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,809 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 30,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JA04 ONR is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JA04 ONR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JA04 ONR?

You can check the full history of JA04 ONR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JA04 ONR registered?

JA04 ONR is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is JA04 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA04 ONR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JA04 ONR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JA04 ONR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.