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BF59 YDZ

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,320 mi
Last recorded70,320 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YDZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 70,320 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure under gear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,200 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 67,687 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 67,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF TYRE WALL DAMAGE

Pass 14 Feb 2023 66,234 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,531 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 60,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 43,723 miles

Nearside 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 29 Jan 2018 40,783 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,130 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 36,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,208 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,021 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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BF59 YDZ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF59 YDZ, 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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BF59 YDZ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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