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YB09 WVN

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

186,285 mi
Last recorded186,285 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 186,285 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 180,338 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 180,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2024 171,923 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 171,918 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire onto engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 163,502 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to caliper hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 163,439 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to caliper hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 157,366 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 149,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom front arm slight play in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bulb cover missing off of back of head light unit

Offside Front wire holder on front shock missing

Offside Rear inboard shoes noisy on rotation and when in brake test rollers

Fail 13 Jan 2021 149,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom front arm slight play in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front bulb cover missing off of back of head light unit

Offside Front wire holder on front shock missing

Offside Rear inboard shoes noisy on rotation and when in brake test rollers

Pass 27 Jan 2020 141,171 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 141,169 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 135,434 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 135,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 105,320 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,063 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 66,550 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,801 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 63,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 56,870 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2014 56,870 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges and have slight cracks round tread

Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,428 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges and have slight cracks round tread

Pass 27 Aug 2012 32,127 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 12,250 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 WVN is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WVN, 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 WVN registered?

YB09 WVN is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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