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M88 MAY

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,733 mi
Last recorded110,733 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 MAY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 110,733 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 102,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 99,514 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2023 95,033 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 92,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 90,078 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 88,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,003 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2018 72,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,783 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,016 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 40,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 22,588 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 16,746 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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M88 MAY is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue 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 M88 MAY, 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 M88 MAY registered?

M88 MAY is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is M88 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 MAY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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