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RO59 DDV

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,476 mi
Last recorded98,476 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 DDV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 98,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 98,476 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 91,682 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 91,682 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 85,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres getting low on tread : - keep in check.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged (hole)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 64,314 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged (hole)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward curved arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper not correctly parking

Fail 9 Mar 2018 60,284 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Cental straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward curved arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure Anti rattle /retaining clip missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward curved arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper not correctly parking

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,091 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,267 miles

Nearside Front has creaks in between tread related to age of tyre

Offside Front has creaks in between tread related to age of tyre

Offside Rear has creaks in between tread related to age of tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2015 28,059 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,262 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,473 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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RO59 DDV is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO59 DDV, 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 RO59 DDV registered?

RO59 DDV is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is RO59 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 DDV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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