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YB09 VYT

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,261 mi
Last recorded122,261 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 VYT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 122,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 116,173 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in front windscreen o/s/f . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,640 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft rear flexiable joint (rubber donut is perish slitting) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s in-operative ( multi lamps) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 108,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor running but not delivering fluid on both front and rear screens (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft rear flexiable joint (rubber donut is perish slitting) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens slightly detearated *** craze cracking in plastic*** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens slightly detearated *** craze cracking in plastic*** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s in-operative ( multi lamps) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2022 99,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,709 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,269 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,130 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,850 miles

Both front tyres low on edges.

Both rear tyres low on tread.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,587 miles

Front horn only one tone working

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,962 miles

Nearside Front worn both edges to 0mm close to ply

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn to 0mm close to ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front worn both edges to 0mm close to ply

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn to 0mm close to ply (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,188 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 35,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,188 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 VYT is a 2009 BMW 123 in White 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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

YB09 VYT is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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