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YB09 VZD

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,435 mi
Last recorded217,435 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 217,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 204,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 189,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 180,643 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in hub bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2021 170,384 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 168,150 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive & undercover fitted obscuring some components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 158,025 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 158,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 151,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 147,002 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 144,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 144,787 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low X 2 (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 117,842 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,015 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Fog not working

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,947 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre bald inside edge

Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,882 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre bald inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,069 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 58,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Aug 2012 38,400 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 VZD is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

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

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