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S88 TMH

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,570 mi
Last recorded94,570 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 TMH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 94,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 89,957 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2024 85,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 80,485 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,867 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,188 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,305 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,089 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 65,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,399 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,285 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 43,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,305 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,385 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,386 miles

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

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

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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S88 TMH 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 94.1%.

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 S88 TMH, 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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S88 TMH is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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