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SP59 WZE

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,874 mi
Last recorded137,874 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 WZE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 137,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 128,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 117,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 108,391 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 13 Jul 2021 95,890 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2020 90,881 miles

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

rear seatbelts not checked (child seat fitted)

Fail 27 Jun 2020 90,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seatbelts not checked (child seat fitted)

Pass 13 Jul 2019 86,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,099 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,895 miles

emissions to low to test

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,221 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,221 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 May 2015 67,269 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,704 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,735 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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SP59 WZE is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP59 WZE, 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 SP59 WZE registered?

SP59 WZE is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is SP59 WZE safe to buy?

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