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WK59 UCU

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,877 mi
Last recorded130,877 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 UCU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 130,877 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 130,872 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2024 118,041 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 118,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,896 miles

loud squealing noise when parking brake applied

parking brake efficiency only 22% legal minimum 16 %

rear suspension cross membercorroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 95,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake pipe tube nuts corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,015 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,092 miles

Advise rear subframe corroded but not weakened or holed at the time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2020 85,063 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Advise TPMS light is on at the time of test

Advise rear subframe corroded but not weakened or holed at the time of test

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 76,891 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 76,891 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction satnav/mobile phone mount fitted to the windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,417 miles

rear brake pipes swelling under plastic covers

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2016 64,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and brake discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake system warning light on

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2015 53,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to second layer of rubber inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,195 miles

N/S front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 37,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,337 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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WK59 UCU is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WK59 UCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK59 UCU registered?

WK59 UCU is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WK59 UCU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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