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RJ09 NLK

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,470 mi
Last recorded214,470 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 NLK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 214,470 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

rear wiper arm stiff

Fail 27 Apr 2026 214,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 x 17 and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

hand brake warn light on

rear wiper arm stiff

Pass 28 Apr 2025 206,534 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 206,534 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 199,821 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 199,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 194,980 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 194,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 191,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 189,862 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 189,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 184,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Long arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside number plate bulb dull

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear prop rubber coupler cracked

Pass 25 May 2018 163,363 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 138,707 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 138,707 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 108,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Inner brake pad's appear very low

both front tyre's badly worn outer edge's to soft rubber

Fail 26 May 2016 108,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Inner brake pad's appear very low

both front tyre's badly worn outer edge's to soft rubber

Pass 29 May 2015 84,862 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,207 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,873 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 42,482 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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RJ09 NLK is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ09 NLK, 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 RJ09 NLK registered?

RJ09 NLK is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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