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YB09 WTE

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,219 mi
Last recorded159,219 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 159,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 141,654 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 141,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 137,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 125,419 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 110,660 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,963 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 73,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 73,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad friction material deteriorated.

Pass 17 Aug 2018 69,789 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,012 miles

exhaust clamp starting to crack at front

handbrake travel slightly high

slight play in nearside rear top control arm bush

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,527 miles

Front discs corrode and lipped.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,296 miles

nearside front tyre slight cracks in tread

offside front tyre slight cracks in tread

Fail 14 Aug 2013 46,296 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre slight cracks in tread

offside front tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WTE is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

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

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