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AY09 YWL

2009 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,562 mi
Last recorded125,562 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YWL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 125,562 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2024 115,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 104,378 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 94,530 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder obstructing drivers view of the road ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,693 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 46,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,686 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,704 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 34,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,673 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 29,299 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AY09 YWL is a 2009 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY09 YWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY09 YWL registered?

AY09 YWL is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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The MOT history for AY09 YWL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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