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SD59 RHZ

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,979 mi
Last recorded124,979 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 RHZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 124,979 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 124,979 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2024 116,344 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 116,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension arms showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,493 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 94,493 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 88,218 miles

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Fail 17 Dec 2019 88,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake caliper retaining clip missingf

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 22 Dec 2018 81,594 miles

unable to inspecr underside properly due to covers

Fail 20 Dec 2018 81,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 81,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Fail 23 Apr 2018 81,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested siezed (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested both wheels siezed (3.7.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,993 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 74,989 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front brake warn lamp on

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,545 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 65,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,986 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,909 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,724 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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SD59 RHZ is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 SD59 RHZ, 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 SD59 RHZ registered?

SD59 RHZ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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