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LG09 GYR

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,949 mi
Last recorded146,949 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 GYR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 146,949 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 136,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 123,807 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 123,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 107,992 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 107,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 95,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body tray loose advise attebntion

Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,980 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 83,205 miles

wear offside front tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,772 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,869 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,626 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,890 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,516 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2012 18,094 miles

N/S/F tyre outer edge worn and small cracks in tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front washer pressure weak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,094 miles

N/S/F tyre outer edge worn and small cracks in tread.

front washer pressure weak

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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LG09 GYR 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 85%.

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 LG09 GYR, 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 LG09 GYR registered?

LG09 GYR is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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