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WF09 YHZ

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,458 mi
Last recorded74,458 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 YHZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 74,458 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 71,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 69,541 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 69,539 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,145 miles

both front top strut mountings perished and split

Fail 24 Jul 2023 65,139 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front top strut mountings perished and split

Pass 12 Aug 2022 62,002 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 7 Jul 2021 55,605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 50,780 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 50,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 rsc (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 46,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under body trays fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,740 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

under panels and engine covers fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 37,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NIL. EMISSIONS.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,071 miles

NO EMISSIONS RECORDED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 34,071 miles

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

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

NO EMISSIONS RECORDED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,027 miles

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)

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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WF09 YHZ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF09 YHZ, 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 WF09 YHZ registered?

WF09 YHZ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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