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X123 JSX

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,428 mi
Last recorded155,428 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 JSX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 155,428 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 141,245 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,131 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 126,116 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. m (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 107,524 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 101,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 90,714 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 90,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour X2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 84,921 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 84,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,201 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

O/S/Rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,462 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 70,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,806 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 58,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,689 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Jan 2014 45,406 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,139 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,088 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)

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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X123 JSX 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 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 X123 JSX, 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 X123 JSX registered?

X123 JSX is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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