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X55 DMH

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,274 mi
Last recorded117,274 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 DMH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 117,274 miles

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be fully caried out

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body covered in earth

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2023 111,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body covered in earth

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 105,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe coroded and all arms

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2022 105,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe coroded and all arms

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 101,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating raised slightly (1.1.11 (c))

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,083 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes plastic coating raised (3.6.B.2c)

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,742 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface very badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes plastic coating badly raised (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,395 miles

Centre Front engine covers fitted

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating raised pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet catch stiff to open

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Sep 2015 57,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Front engine covers fitted

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating raised pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to min req (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to min req (3.5.1g)

bonnet catch stiff to open

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 44,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,744 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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X55 DMH is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X55 DMH, 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 X55 DMH registered?

X55 DMH is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is X55 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X55 DMH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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