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YB09 LRU

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,491 mi
Last recorded130,491 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 LRU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 130,491 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 130,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 120,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 120,353 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 108,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,329 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 91,923 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2014 73,586 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,418 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 22,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,912 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 LRU is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

YB09 LRU is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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