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LD59 ZHX

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,250 mi
Last recorded121,250 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 121,250 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,797 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 117,819 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 107,189 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 95,038 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 95,038 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 86,446 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,692 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,745 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 61,745 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed brake pad ware sensor (1.9.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,701 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 52,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 42,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,414 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2012 33,414 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

bonnet release lever operation very stiff

front brake discs worn/corroded slightly

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 ZHX is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

LD59 ZHX is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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The MOT history for LD59 ZHX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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