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VN59 ELV

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,693 mi
Last recorded144,693 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ELV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 144,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 140,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 132,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Nov 2022 122,232 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Nov 2022 122,066 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,866 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Nov 2020 109,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 99,290 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 94,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 90,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 86,091 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,528 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished and worn out on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,790 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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VN59 ELV is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VN59 ELV, 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 VN59 ELV registered?

VN59 ELV is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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