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S26 MEC

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,338 mi
Last recorded100,338 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 MEC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 100,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 92,603 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 92,603 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 81,406 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 81,406 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,081 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,796 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,471 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 55,471 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 52,594 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 52,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,897 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn from edge

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

handbrake light on

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,066 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,959 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not exposing cords

Offside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall but not exposing cords

Fail 24 Jan 2013 22,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 22,502 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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S26 MEC is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S26 MEC, 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 S26 MEC registered?

S26 MEC is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is S26 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 MEC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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