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YB09 WJM

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,720 mi
Last recorded143,720 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 143,720 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 134,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 134,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 124,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 111,639 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 111,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,014 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,842 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 74,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,421 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall and is cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall and is cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2014 53,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,554 miles

Crack in nearside corner of front windscreen, outside Zone A and wipers swept area.

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 WJM is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

YB09 WJM is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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