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YB09 WMZ

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,388 mi
Last recorded69,388 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WMZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,388 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 69,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 64,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 64,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 58,649 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 58,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,693 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,469 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,196 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,623 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 48,623 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,735 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,147 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,018 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 36,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,876 miles

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

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

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 WMZ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB09 WMZ registered?

YB09 WMZ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 17 August 2009.

Is YB09 WMZ safe to buy?

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