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SDZ 4242

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,713 mi
Last recorded140,713 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDZ 4242
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 140,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 128,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 124,175 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 124,175 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 111,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 106,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 106,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 98,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 92,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake pad sensor wire rubbing on the drive shaft

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SDZ 4242 is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SDZ 4242, 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 SDZ 4242 registered?

SDZ 4242 is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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