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SC03 TXO

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,681 mi
Last recorded129,681 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 TXO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 129,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jan 2026 129,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2025 125,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 125,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 118,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 114,150 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 100,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,288 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 80,885 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,135 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 73,826 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 68,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,617 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 56,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,964 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,608 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,845 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,488 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 31,488 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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SC03 TXO is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC03 TXO, 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 SC03 TXO registered?

SC03 TXO is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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