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LB09 LCW

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,617 mi
Last recorded185,617 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 LCW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 185,617 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 184,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 181,236 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 170,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 155,505 miles

Aftermarket xenon headlamps fitted, no headlamp wash system fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 155,333 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket xenon headlamps fitted, no headlamp wash system fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fitted with an adjustable clamp to coils, spring seated correctly at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fitted with an adjustable clamp to coils, spring seated correctly at time of test

Stretched tyres fitted to vehicle, but seated ok

Pass 2 Jul 2016 141,437 miles

Centre seatbelt buckle sticky, but working at time of test

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has slight damage

Non standard xenon headlamps units fitted

Offside Rear tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test

no headlamp wash system fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 129,844 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 129,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 113,267 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,880 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 90,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

runs to clean to test emission

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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LB09 LCW is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB09 LCW, 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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LB09 LCW is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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