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YB09 RYV

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,330 mi
Last recorded116,330 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 116,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 110,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 95,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside park brake only just met requirements

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,750 miles

UNDERSIDE CONPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,765 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,694 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 69,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,691 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 66,691 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,737 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 55,589 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,152 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Aug 2015 33,862 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,224 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,938 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 RYV is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

YB09 RYV is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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