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YB09 WCN

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,336 mi
Last recorded136,336 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 136,336 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 130,270 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 130,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

turbo pipework insecure (underside)

Pass 1 Feb 2024 119,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,631 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 107,775 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 107,775 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 106,398 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,558 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 91,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,110 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 77,227 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,766 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,548 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,444 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,666 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,048 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 WCN is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

YB09 WCN is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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