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RK09 WLE

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,446 mi
Last recorded174,446 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 WLE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 174,446 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 167,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 160,759 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 160,750 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 151,163 miles

All tyres worn close to limit on edge

brake discs worn and corroded

suspension bushes perished / worn

Fail 17 Dec 2020 151,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All tyres worn close to limit on edge

brake discs worn and corroded

suspension bushes perished / worn

Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 133,825 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 125,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2016 109,415 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 85,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,096 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,753 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,215 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 11 Apr 2012 49,556 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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RK09 WLE is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK09 WLE, 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 RK09 WLE registered?

RK09 WLE is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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