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RV09 WYU

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,318 mi
Last recorded121,318 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 WYU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 121,318 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 121,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 117,277 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 108,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,674 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 96,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 96,561 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 90,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 77,308 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,442 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,286 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 48,974 miles

nearside rear tyre edge worn below limit

Fail 19 Jan 2013 48,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre edge worn below limit

Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,343 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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RV09 WYU is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV09 WYU, 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 RV09 WYU registered?

RV09 WYU is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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