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LC59 TYA

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,936 mi
Last recorded58,936 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 TYA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 58,936 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 58,560 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 57,565 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 56,766 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 56,766 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 56,765 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,090 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 54,090 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 50,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 47,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,088 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,517 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,050 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs worn/poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,842 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 28 Nov 2013 28,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,072 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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LC59 TYA is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey 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 LC59 TYA, 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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What year was LC59 TYA registered?

LC59 TYA is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is LC59 TYA safe to buy?

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