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LD59 JJF

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

243,266 mi
Last recorded243,266 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 JJF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 243,266 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 225,355 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 206,762 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 187,970 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 169,006 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2020 162,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp broken

Fail 10 Dec 2020 162,289 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 24 Dec 2019 147,758 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 135,302 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 135,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Outside/inside (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 121,557 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 121,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 110,409 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 101,637 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,757 miles

rear inner brake pads look to be wearing very low (limited view)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,724 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 66,724 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LD59 JJF is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD59 JJF, 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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LD59 JJF is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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