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WL09 KUS

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,059 mi
Last recorded174,059 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 KUS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 174,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 164,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre has inner and outer edge worn

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 164,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre has inner and outer edge worn

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 155,272 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 145,792 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 145,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 136,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 136,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 123,935 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 123,935 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

advise nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

advise nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Aug 2013 113,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WL09 KUS is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL09 KUS, 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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WL09 KUS is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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