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VK59 CVV

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,526 mi
Last recorded157,526 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 CVV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 157,526 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage but not down to cords

Offside dampness by steering rack gaitor

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 157,526 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage but not down to cords

Offside dampness by steering rack gaitor

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 144,064 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage but not down to cords

rear tyres getting low

slight play in steering rack

tpms light on

Fail 1 Oct 2024 144,064 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure rack arm worn badly and rust coming out of gaitor (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage but not down to cords

rear tyres getting low

tpms light on

Pass 2 Oct 2023 132,996 miles

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2023 132,996 miles

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 124,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 113,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 108,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,289 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread

Fail 20 Sep 2018 96,288 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 67,659 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,017 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 53,017 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,133 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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VK59 CVV is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black 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 VK59 CVV, 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 VK59 CVV registered?

VK59 CVV is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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