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LK09 ZBZ

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,760 mi
Last recorded87,760 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 ZBZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 87,760 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,175 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine low 1 ltr added

Pass 1 Feb 2021 80,774 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear WSS wire insecure

Nearside Rear bumper insecure but not likely to fall off or cause harm to pedestrian

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 80,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear WSS wire insecure

Nearside Rear bumper insecure but not likely to fall off or cause harm to pedestrian

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 76,731 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 69,415 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 69,373 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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 56,315 miles

Emissions too low to register on DSM

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 56,315 miles

Emissions too low to register on DSM

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 41,664 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 16 Dec 2015 33,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,368 miles

exhaust emissions to clean no readings

Pass 17 Dec 2014 30,348 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,148 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,052 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 21,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,404 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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LK09 ZBZ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LK09 ZBZ, 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 LK09 ZBZ registered?

LK09 ZBZ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is LK09 ZBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK09 ZBZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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