2009 BMW 123 2.0L Diesel · LC59 KUW
2009 BMW 123 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 83,865 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 123
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,865 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LC59 KUW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2023
- 83,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC59 KUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 123 (LC59 KUW) between February 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
LC59 KUW Mileage History
- 04/02/202279,112 mi
- 04/02/202279,115 mi+3 mi
- 24/01/202383,865 mi+4,750 mi
- 24/01/202383,865 mi
Average of roughly 4,904 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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