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YB09 RVX

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,380 mi
Last recorded160,380 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 160,380 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 160,380 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 149,949 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 149,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 116,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 116,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 111,601 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 111,601 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 95,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 72,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,349 miles

no emissions readings obtained (clean)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,185 miles

no emissions readings obtained (CLEAN)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,937 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 RVX is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RVX, 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 RVX registered?

YB09 RVX is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 31 August 2009.

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