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R26 GDR

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,623 mi
Last recorded138,623 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 GDR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 138,623 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated END (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 138,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated END (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front abs wires insecure

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,888 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 115,320 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 101,703 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,607 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,746 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner eage (4.1.E.1)

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 23 Jun 2015 53,095 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,333 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 48,327 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2013 43,115 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,498 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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R26 GDR is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R26 GDR, 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 R26 GDR registered?

R26 GDR is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is R26 GDR safe to buy?

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