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YB09 WBD

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,245 mi
Last recorded130,245 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WBD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 130,245 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Upper x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers/Passengers - Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 130,245 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Drivers/Passengers/ -Bulbs in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Upper x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers/Passengers - Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 121,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded at joins (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 121,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded at joins (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,772 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded at joins (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension components /subframe corrosion

rear tyres wearing inner edges

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 102,889 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,741 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 89,881 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,371 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,099 miles

handbrake efficiency low

Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,973 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 76,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,486 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 62,510 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Fail 30 Aug 2013 35,872 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,383 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 WBD is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

YB09 WBD is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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