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RE59 LTN

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,003 mi
Last recorded162,003 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 LTN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 162,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 161,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 152,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 147,067 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 136,266 miles

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

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

bonnet lock stiff

Fail 18 Jan 2023 136,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

bonnet lock stiff

Pass 4 Jan 2022 127,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 121,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5 mm. wearing smooth outer (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm. wearing smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5 mm. wearing smooth outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms on

Pass 2 Jan 2020 114,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm.225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,468 miles

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

offside rear abs/brake warning wiring poorly fitted and fouling suspension

Fail 2 Jan 2019 107,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

offside rear abs/brake warning wiring poorly fitted and fouling suspension

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,752 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,947 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 91,947 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 83,964 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,397 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,461 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine oil on min

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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RE59 LTN is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE59 LTN, 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 RE59 LTN registered?

RE59 LTN is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is RE59 LTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 LTN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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