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VN09 LUA

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,406 mi
Last recorded122,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 LUA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 122,406 miles

Rear STRUCTURE REAR CORRODED

Fail 14 Jun 2024 122,406 miles

Emissions unable to be completed BELOW MINIMUM ENGINE OIL (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear STRUCTURE REAR CORRODED

Pass 2 Jun 2023 115,081 miles

Front exhaust joint clamp broken.

engine oil level low.

Fail 2 Jun 2023 115,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front exhaust joint clamp broken.

engine oil level low.

Pass 15 Jun 2022 108,635 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 108,119 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 101,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 94,433 miles

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded and weakened

small wear to front tyres on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 62,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,316 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,356 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,242 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2014 30,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,934 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,474 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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VN09 LUA is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VN09 LUA, 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 VN09 LUA registered?

VN09 LUA is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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