2009 BMW 123 2.0L Diesel · J44 DBN
2009 BMW 123 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/08/2009. Recorded mileage 198,847 miles. MOT valid until 24/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 123
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
J44 DBN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 198,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J44 DBN Mileage History
- 18/08/201232,208 mi
- 18/10/201344,449 mi+12,241 mi
- 17/10/201453,296 mi+8,847 mi
- 06/10/201559,499 mi+6,203 mi
- 12/10/201559,451 mi-48 mi
- 27/10/201680,580 mi+21,129 mi
- 27/10/201680,580 mi
- 24/10/201791,568 mi+10,988 mi
- 25/10/2018109,637 mi+18,069 mi
- 05/10/2019128,383 mi+18,746 mi
- 21/01/2021145,786 mi+17,403 mi
- 21/01/2021145,788 mi+2 mi
- 21/01/2022161,298 mi+15,510 mi
- 22/01/2022161,301 mi+3 mi
- 22/04/2023177,688 mi+16,387 mi
- 26/04/2024189,169 mi+11,481 mi
- 25/04/2025196,724 mi+7,555 mi
- 24/04/2026198,847 mi+2,123 mi
Average of roughly 12,180 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J44 DBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 123 (J44 DBN) between August 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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