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WF59 DFV

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,119 mi
Last recorded80,119 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 DFV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 80,119 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to close in locked position (3.1 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 80,119 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to close in locked position (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 76,322 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 71,582 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 71,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 65,847 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 62,735 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,244 miles

Emission Too Clean

Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,071 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 52,014 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,016 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 40,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 24,951 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 22,709 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,873 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 18,187 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 15,476 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 25 Sep 2012 11,737 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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WF59 DFV is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WF59 DFV, 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 WF59 DFV registered?

WF59 DFV is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is WF59 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 DFV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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