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SN09 LSL

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,590 mi
Last recorded171,590 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 LSL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 171,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 171,554 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 162,824 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 162,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 152,193 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 147,208 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 147,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 143,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 139,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 129,630 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2019 124,350 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mounting bbroken off and torn hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

gear box oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2018 116,492 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 116,242 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,470 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 85,544 miles

front tyres cracking in tread

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,076 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,661 miles

N/s/f tyre cracking in tread

N/s/f tyre worn on edges

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

O/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,232 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,332 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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SN09 LSL is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SN09 LSL, 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 SN09 LSL registered?

SN09 LSL is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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