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OY59 WHV

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,172 mi
Last recorded153,172 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 WHV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 153,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 153,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 137,894 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 125,415 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,328 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,722 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 94,437 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 76,560 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 75,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake dics lipped (3.5.1i)

New locking wheel bolt key in toolbag under boot tray

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre very worn at inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2017 72,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake dics lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre very worn at inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,630 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,644 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,379 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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OY59 WHV is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OY59 WHV, 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 OY59 WHV registered?

OY59 WHV is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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