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W33 MWB

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,015 mi
Last recorded146,015 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 MWB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 146,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 135,344 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 127,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 116,770 miles

Nearside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER DETERAITED

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

Rear DIFF SLIGHTLY RUSTY

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

Pass 4 Jun 2021 105,665 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N.s and O.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s and O/s trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff slightly porris

Pass 2 Jun 2020 102,207 miles

Nearside Rear Lower rear shock damp.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 100,563 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low 2mm.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 95,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,014 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 81,258 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 67,505 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 34,956 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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W33 MWB is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W33 MWB, 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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W33 MWB is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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