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LJ09 NPZ

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

130,664 mi
Last recorded130,664 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 NPZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 130,664 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 112,912 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 95,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 86,173 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,070 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 67,788 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Fail 21 Jul 2021 67,728 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,280 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 53,351 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,446 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,198 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 20,715 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,622 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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LJ09 NPZ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LJ09 NPZ, 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 LJ09 NPZ registered?

LJ09 NPZ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 7 June 2009.

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