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LB59 BZW

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,309 mi
Last recorded107,309 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 BZW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 107,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,150 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 89,391 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,678 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,274 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,023 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,820 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 36,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,260 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 42,782 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 33,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are starting to perrish within the tread

Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,862 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,638 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 16 Oct 2012 26,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

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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LB59 BZW is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LB59 BZW, 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 LB59 BZW registered?

LB59 BZW is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is LB59 BZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB59 BZW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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