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OV59 LKZ

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,242 mi
Last recorded106,242 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 LKZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 106,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE CALIPER ANTI-RATTLE CLIP MISSING

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPER ANTI-RATTLE CLIP MISSING

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2024 98,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE CALIPER ANTI-RATTLE CLIP MISSING

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPER ANTI-RATTLE CLIP MISSING

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 92,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,174 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 88,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 84,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,571 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre close to ware markers

Fail 30 Oct 2019 66,570 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre close to ware markers

Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,269 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,549 miles

Advise N/S/F tyre cracking and worn on edge

Advise O/S/F tyre cracking and worn on edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2013 320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,683 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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OV59 LKZ is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OV59 LKZ, 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 OV59 LKZ registered?

OV59 LKZ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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The MOT history for OV59 LKZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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