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YB09 GKE

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,986 mi
Last recorded145,986 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 GKE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 145,986 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 145,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing pad and backing have become seperated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 163,899 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake fluid/ handbrake lamp (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low both edges, also cracked/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 163,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake fluid/ handbrake lamp (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low both edges, also cracked/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 148,809 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 151,247 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 141,380 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 141,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 126,879 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 126,879 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2018 119,094 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2017 108,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 108,474 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,544 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 87,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,514 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 15 Aug 2013 40,814 miles

Offside Front 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 14 Aug 2012 31,288 miles

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

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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YB09 GKE 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 65%.

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 YB09 GKE, 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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YB09 GKE is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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