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X23 MWB

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,844 mi
Last recorded149,844 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 MWB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 149,844 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 142,723 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 135,581 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 104,378 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 104,376 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,947 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,260 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,837 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,269 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 70,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,531 miles

Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,912 miles

rear pads low and brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jun 2013 56,912 miles

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

rear pads low and brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,529 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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X23 MWB is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 X23 MWB, 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 X23 MWB registered?

X23 MWB is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 27 June 2009.

Is X23 MWB safe to buy?

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