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RV09 WYY

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,255 mi
Last recorded146,255 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 146,255 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 145,813 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 140,977 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 140,977 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 134,802 miles

Aux drive belt perished and cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished/ cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 134,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Aux drive belt perished and cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished/ cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 115,012 miles

n/s/r tyre very low and nail in tread and cut

o/s/f tyre worn low and close to wear bars

Fail 4 Mar 2019 114,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

n/s/r tyre very low and nail in tread and cut

o/s/f tyre worn low and close to wear bars

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,508 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,275 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,859 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,297 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,101 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,056 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,119 miles

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)

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 WYY 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 73.3%.

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

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