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PV59 AXB

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,647 mi
Last recorded122,647 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV59 AXB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 122,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear suspension slightly corroded

nearside rear brake caliper anti rattle clip missing but caliper secure

Fail 5 Aug 2025 122,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear suspension slightly corroded

nearside rear brake caliper anti rattle clip missing but caliper secure

Pass 12 Aug 2024 120,027 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 120,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 116,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 110,718 miles

rear brake pads worn down to 4mm.

Fail 10 Aug 2022 110,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads worn down to 4mm.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 96,629 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 96,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From dipstick tube, possibly because dipstick was not in fully (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 84,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,967 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,099 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 67,001 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,844 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,841 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,054 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 21,687 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,683 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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PV59 AXB is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PV59 AXB, 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 PV59 AXB registered?

PV59 AXB is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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