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YB09 RZT

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,420 mi
Last recorded135,420 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 135,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2024 131,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 128,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,064 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 120,673 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,867 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 114,867 miles

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,486 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 94,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,001 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,673 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,314 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,062 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 31,074 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 RZT is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black 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 RZT, 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 RZT registered?

YB09 RZT is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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The MOT history for YB09 RZT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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