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R13 TKD

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,134 mi
Last recorded203,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 TKD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 203,134 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 192,163 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 192,143 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2024 179,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 169,463 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 169,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 155,832 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 139,645 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 120,117 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 120,117 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 113,966 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 107,523 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,892 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,642 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 92,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 79,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,473 miles

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

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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R13 TKD is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R13 TKD, 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 R13 TKD registered?

R13 TKD is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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