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YB09 WGZ

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,706 mi
Last recorded113,706 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 113,706 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 108,663 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 103,966 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,083 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,396 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,489 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 59,488 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,341 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,933 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 49,933 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,580 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 46,580 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

osf tyre wearing edges and cracked in tread

Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,669 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 37,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre cut to cords, not exceeding limit

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

Offside front tyre cracked

Offside front tyre worn on both inner & outer edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 WGZ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

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

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