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SL09 DZF

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,658 mi
Last recorded144,658 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 DZF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 144,658 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 144,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 139,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 135,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 132,258 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 132,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,318 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,778 miles

n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges otl

o/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges otl

o/s/r pads

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2020 115,778 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges otl

o/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges otl

o/s/r pads

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2019 108,486 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad

Fail 14 Dec 2019 108,486 miles

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

o/s/f inner brake pad

Pass 13 Dec 2018 96,021 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,012 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,911 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 46,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

emissions too lean to register

Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,279 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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SL09 DZF is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL09 DZF, 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 SL09 DZF registered?

SL09 DZF is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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