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GY09 ZHL

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,565 mi
Last recorded158,565 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 ZHL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 158,565 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 129,311 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 129,311 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 112,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & side wall slightly damaged. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,287 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,681 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,789 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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GY09 ZHL is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY09 ZHL, 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 GY09 ZHL registered?

GY09 ZHL is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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The MOT history for GY09 ZHL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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