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LR09 KYV

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,230 mi
Last recorded158,230 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 KYV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 158,230 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 155,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 144,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

can't see inner brake pad thicknesses

undertray broken but still secure

Fail 30 Apr 2024 144,710 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

can't see inner brake pad thicknesses

undertray broken but still secure

Pass 2 May 2023 128,959 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 128,393 miles

Vehicles suspension is fitted with modified sports lowering springs

Pass 26 Mar 2021 127,419 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 126,706 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,065 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 116,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,358 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 108,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 100,930 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 100,930 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 92,963 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,308 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 83,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on edges and cracking in treads .

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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LR09 KYV is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR09 KYV, 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 LR09 KYV registered?

LR09 KYV is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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