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WP09 FRC

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,486 mi
Last recorded152,486 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 FRC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 152,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 147,233 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 147,233 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 137,701 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 123,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 123,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM 225/45/17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn almost canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,282 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 78,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,875 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2015 58,188 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,819 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,053 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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WP09 FRC is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP09 FRC, 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 WP09 FRC registered?

WP09 FRC is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is WP09 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP09 FRC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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