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YB09 WXY

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,104 mi
Last recorded149,104 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WXY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 149,104 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded on both the nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2025 149,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded on both the nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2024 144,730 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both the nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both the nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2023 140,877 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both the nearside and offside rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 140,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both the nearside and offside rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 136,796 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms mounting bushes perished ,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails , both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 136,796 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front mounting bush weak contaminated with oil advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms mounting bushes perished ,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails , both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 129,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 124,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower front arm contaminated with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,369 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2018 109,545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,946 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,507 miles

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

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

tpms warning ligh on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,097 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,097 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 WXY is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue 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 WXY, 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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YB09 WXY is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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