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R17 CDP

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,783 mi
Last recorded133,783 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 CDP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 133,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 129,945 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 120,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 117,133 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyres valves perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 112,181 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 112,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 109,482 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,698 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 108,698 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 May 2018 107,392 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,239 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 102,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,550 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,921 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,892 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,755 miles

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

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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R17 CDP 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 R17 CDP, 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 R17 CDP registered?

R17 CDP is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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