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Y31 RCK

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,570 mi
Last recorded76,570 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 RCK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 76,570 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,625 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 72,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 71,148 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

Fail 24 Nov 2022 69,678 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

Pass 6 Dec 2021 66,544 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,101 miles

Nearside front shock absorber weeping

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,885 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,195 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,449 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 38,520 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,611 miles

exhaust emissions to low no readings recorded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,776 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,221 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,956 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 18,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Y31 RCK is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y31 RCK, 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 Y31 RCK registered?

Y31 RCK is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is Y31 RCK safe to buy?

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