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N400 SCT

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,140 mi
Last recorded126,140 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 SCT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 126,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 117,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 105,676 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 94,553 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 85,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,457 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,362 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,312 miles

both front flexi rubber brake pipes slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,303 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

O/S/R Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,286 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 28,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 23,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 20,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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N400 SCT is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N400 SCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N400 SCT registered?

N400 SCT is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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