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NU09 OFR

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,823 mi
Last recorded143,823 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 OFR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 143,823 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 127,599 miles

Central Front undertray fitted blocking view of inspection key components

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose bracket rubbing on drop link

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged and loose one side but secure and not likely to become unattached

Fail 19 May 2025 127,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside wall and inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front undertray fitted blocking view of inspection key components

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose bracket rubbing on drop link

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged and loose one side but secure and not likely to become unattached

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn close to legal limt and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 106,801 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 106,199 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 97,883 miles

lower under body seal all underneath the car

Pass 24 May 2022 97,814 miles

Lower under body seal all underneath the car

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,745 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 97,725 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened All around front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All around front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,709 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,709 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 83,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped/worn

Nearside front foglamp insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 70,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped/worn

Nearside front foglamp insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,898 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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NU09 OFR is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU09 OFR, 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 NU09 OFR registered?

NU09 OFR is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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