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YB09 SFE

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,358 mi
Last recorded119,358 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 119,358 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 112,120 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 107,261 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 104,610 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,293 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working boot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,518 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,614 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,819 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 79,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,929 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,933 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 2 Sep 2015 56,258 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,499 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,846 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 SFE is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver 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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

YB09 SFE is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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The MOT history for YB09 SFE 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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