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YB09 RXO

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,565 mi
Last recorded150,565 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 RXO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 150,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 141,239 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 141,239 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 129,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic casing starting to lift. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing extreme outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 129,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic casing starting to lift. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing extreme outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 122,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,053 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,427 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 109,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 101,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,855 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 93,855 miles

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 83,236 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,280 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,454 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 65,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,155 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 56,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,401 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,413 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

emissions not detected

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,169 miles

rear tyres wearing on edge

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 RXO is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB09 RXO registered?

YB09 RXO is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is YB09 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 RXO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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