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NL59 WYB

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,665 mi
Last recorded93,665 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 WYB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 93,665 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 92,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 89,755 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 89,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 83,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 72,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexi hose perishing/ splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/ splitting & slight damage to outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexi hose perishing/ splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 66,103 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 62,840 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,600 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,128 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 58,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,001 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 44,470 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 44,470 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 7 May 2014 34,073 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 34,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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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NL59 WYB is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL59 WYB, 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 NL59 WYB registered?

NL59 WYB is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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