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VO09 RDV

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,713 mi
Last recorded131,713 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 RDV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 131,713 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 131,712 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 122,893 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 122,878 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 120,461 miles

Offside rear inner brake pad low

Pass 11 Mar 2023 118,146 miles

Offside front shock damp

Offside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2023 118,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside front shock damp

Offside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2022 115,526 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 115,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,577 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 112,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,059 miles

front brake pads close to minimum thickness

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,766 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn inner edge, worn close to wear bars

front inner brake pads very close to minimum thickness

Fail 6 Mar 2018 100,756 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn inner edge, worn close to wear bars

front inner brake pads very close to minimum thickness

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,087 miles

rear brake pads

rear tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,108 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,180 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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VO09 RDV is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO09 RDV, 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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VO09 RDV is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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