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LD59 RFO

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,579 mi
Last recorded94,579 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 RFO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 94,579 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 94,577 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2025 92,012 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 92,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,522 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 89,517 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 87,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 82,126 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 51,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,863 miles

near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2018 42,862 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2016 37,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 34,489 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 31,337 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 27,207 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 22,153 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,179 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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LD59 RFO is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFO, 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 LD59 RFO registered?

LD59 RFO is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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