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NE56 ASH

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,322 mi
Last recorded101,322 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE56 ASH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 101,322 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the area around the turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 101,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the area around the turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 92,940 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 85,224 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 81,870 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 79,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 77,401 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,269 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,052 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,271 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,890 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,099 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,852 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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NE56 ASH 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 93.3%.

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 NE56 ASH, 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 NE56 ASH registered?

NE56 ASH is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is NE56 ASH safe to buy?

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