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KH09 RAE

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,413 mi
Last recorded161,413 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH09 RAE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 161,413 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 153,434 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 143,579 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 139,178 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 135,013 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,388 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 130,386 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 114,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 114,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 104,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside headlamp bracket broken.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 104,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside headlamp bracket broken.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,255 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,375 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,809 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KH09 RAE is a 2009 BMW 123 in White 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 KH09 RAE, 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 KH09 RAE registered?

KH09 RAE is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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