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L3 SLA

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,248 mi
Last recorded127,248 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SLA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 127,248 miles

Central undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2024 124,264 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Jul 2023 119,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 117,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 115,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 114,705 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 112,060 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,227 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,965 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,885 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 61,133 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 46,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,646 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,823 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 28,081 miles

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

Offside 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
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L3 SLA is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L3 SLA, 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 L3 SLA registered?

L3 SLA is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is L3 SLA safe to buy?

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