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MA59 UHG

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,240 mi
Last recorded109,240 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 UHG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 109,240 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 109,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 95,591 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,280 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r, n/s/f. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear diff oil leak.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r. o/s/r. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak.

under tray covers fitted.

Fail 26 Jan 2024 86,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r, n/s/f. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear diff oil leak.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r. o/s/r. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak.

under tray covers fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,683 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 61,506 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position wont close (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,231 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,388 miles

Engine covers fitted

Full length under-tray's fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 56,428 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 56,428 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,916 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,667 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,894 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,997 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,586 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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MA59 UHG is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA59 UHG, 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 MA59 UHG registered?

MA59 UHG is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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