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R5 LPY

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,512 mi
Last recorded84,512 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 LPY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,512 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 84,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 78,249 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,516 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 67,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,462 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 54,646 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 25 Jul 2017 43,906 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 9 Sep 2016 38,714 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,619 miles

Offside Front offside front tyre punctured

Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,032 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,252 miles

smoke test to clean to read

Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,694 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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R5 LPY is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R5 LPY, 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 R5 LPY registered?

R5 LPY is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is R5 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 LPY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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