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M20 KNM

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,903 mi
Last recorded130,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 KNM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 130,903 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 125,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 122,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to rear

Pass 28 Jun 2023 119,179 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 119,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 118,687 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 118,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 114,236 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 114,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 107,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 102,147 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 66,138 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,775 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,545 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,647 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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M20 KNM is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M20 KNM, 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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M20 KNM is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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