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A9 YLF

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,452 mi
Last recorded121,452 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YLF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 121,452 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. Not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 112,476 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 112,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 95,412 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,169 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,485 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,541 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,461 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,172 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,733 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 18,522 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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A9 YLF is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A9 YLF, 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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A9 YLF is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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