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LC59 WVK

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,373 mi
Last recorded172,373 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 WVK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 172,373 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 161,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 161,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 144,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 131,804 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,576 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 124,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDERTRAY fITTED

Pass 4 Nov 2020 119,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 114,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Nov 2018 101,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 3 Nov 2018 101,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up faces opposite direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up faces opposite direction (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,634 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 85,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,343 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 74,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 65,630 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre treads slight wear on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,308 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 56,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 47,626 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,140 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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LC59 WVK is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC59 WVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC59 WVK registered?

LC59 WVK is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is LC59 WVK safe to buy?

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