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YB09 GNJ

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,434 mi
Last recorded155,434 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 155,434 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 155,434 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall damaged (225/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front disc show sign of overheating

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 146,766 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear general underbody wear subframe

Pass 2 Aug 2022 140,495 miles

Nearside Front head light slightly loose,suggest having this repaired

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 129,312 miles

Nearside head light slightly loose, suggest having this repaired

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 119,770 miles

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

slight tinge of blue from front lights

Pass 24 Jul 2019 106,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,225 miles

blue tinge to head light bulbs

Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,986 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,173 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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YB09 GNJ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YB09 GNJ, 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 YB09 GNJ registered?

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

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