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T666 DBM

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,469 mi
Last recorded177,469 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT666 DBM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 177,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 177,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe bolt snapped (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 163,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 152,646 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Undertray Broken

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 152,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Undertray Broken

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 152,526 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray Broken

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 148,269 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 148,262 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 140,117 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 132,292 miles

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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

near side front headlamp dip beam aim is weak.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is worn bald at both edges, is perished/cracked and shows extensively large deep splits at the inner side wall.

off side front tyre is perished/cracked and shows extensively large deep splits at the inner side wall.

off side rear indicator shows an extensively discoloured light.

Pass 26 Jan 2019 124,321 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,487 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 93,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,926 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 76,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 65,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear tyres worn.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 53,404 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Major oil leak from engine area

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,028 miles

Oil leak

emissions so low the emissions machine could not detect

Fail 3 Sep 2012 44,026 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

emissions so low the emissions machine could not detect

Pass 30 Dec 2011 37,469 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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T666 DBM is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T666 DBM, 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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T666 DBM is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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