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LG09 YLE

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,504 mi
Last recorded132,504 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 YLE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 132,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 129,191 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 129,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 124,120 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 124,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,407 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 121,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake modification unsafe caliper tensioning spring missing (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe caliper tensioning spring missing (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 116,483 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,883 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 110,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2017 104,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 99,177 miles

front brake hoses deteriorating

front tyre valves deteriorating

front tyres low on edges

rear prop shaft doughnut splitting

Fail 20 Dec 2016 99,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake hoses deteriorating

front tyre valves deteriorating

front tyres low on edges

rear prop shaft doughnut splitting

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 71,511 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2014 71,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 49,902 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cuts to nearside front tyre tread

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,201 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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LG09 YLE is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LG09 YLE, 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 LG09 YLE registered?

LG09 YLE is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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