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LG09 LXA

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,026 mi
Last recorded154,026 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 LXA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 154,026 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 154,022 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 152,308 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2024 149,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 138,506 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 118,563 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 117,117 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 117,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm(chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 110,941 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 110,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 22 May 2018 103,682 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 95,412 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,998 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 89,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,941 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear pads 3-4mm left

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 LXA is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LG09 LXA, 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 LG09 LXA registered?

LG09 LXA is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 8 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LG09 LXA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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