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LP08 FVP

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,444 mi
Last recorded92,444 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 FVP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,444 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 92,444 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 62,852 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 62,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 56,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 51,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,419 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 43,413 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 7 Nov 2019 42,252 miles

offside front tyre worn down very close to legal limit!

offside rear tyre worn near to limit!

Fail 5 Nov 2019 42,245 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

offside front tyre worn down very close to legal limit!

offside rear tyre worn near to limit!

Pass 31 Oct 2018 39,981 miles

offside rear tyre worn and tread perishing.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 39,980 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre worn near limit.

offside rear brake lightly scored.

offside rear tyre worn and tread perishing.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 37,195 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing at edges and slight sidewall damage.

Pass 5 May 2016 30,952 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 6 May 2015 26,502 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn outer edge.

offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 6 May 2015 26,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn outer edge.

offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 1 May 2014 22,783 miles

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 19,751 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge and small metal spring in tread.

offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 13,934 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and small wire spring in tread.

offside front tyre worn outer edge.

offside rear tyre nail in centre of tread.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,934 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and small wire spring in tread.

offside front tyre worn outer edge.

offside rear tyre nail in centre of tread.

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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LP08 FVP is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP08 FVP, 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 LP08 FVP registered?

LP08 FVP is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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