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LAN 71S

2009 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,479 mi
Last recorded69,479 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAN 71S
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 69,479 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 62,347 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 49,782 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 46,940 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside brake pad wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside brake pad wearing thin, amount worn down to the wear sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak of transmission oil from the rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 46,940 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside brake pad wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside brake pad wearing thin, amount worn down to the wear sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak of transmission oil from the rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,119 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 46,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 41,656 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 31,168 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 5 Oct 2017 24,724 miles

Rear Oil leak from near side diff seal.

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 16,768 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 12,705 miles

front tyre's slightly perished

Pass 22 Oct 2014 9,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 6,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 3,434 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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LAN 71S is a 2009 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LAN 71S, 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 LAN 71S registered?

LAN 71S is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is LAN 71S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAN 71S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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