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R123 ECS

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,068 mi
Last recorded116,068 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 ECS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 116,068 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 108,101 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 108,099 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 103,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,236 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 23 Jun 2022 92,227 miles

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

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2021 87,201 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 79,935 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,309 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 2 Jun 2017 49,860 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,809 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 36,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,613 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 13,172 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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R123 ECS is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R123 ECS, 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 R123 ECS registered?

R123 ECS is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 27 June 2009.

Is R123 ECS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 ECS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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