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LY59 AJO

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

230,952 mi
Last recorded230,952 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 AJO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 230,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 225,482 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 217,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 213,724 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 210,397 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 210,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 209,492 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 207,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 190,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 170,896 miles

under/trays fitted can not see components

Fail 13 Feb 2018 170,490 miles

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

under/trays fitted can not see components

Pass 7 Feb 2017 143,042 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil level low

Fail 7 Feb 2017 143,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil level low

Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,543 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,326 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 75,561 miles

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)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,018 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,002 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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LY59 AJO is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY59 AJO, 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 LY59 AJO registered?

LY59 AJO is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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The MOT history for LY59 AJO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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