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YB09 XJM

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,885 mi
Last recorded166,885 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 XJM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 166,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 158,119 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 151,767 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s spring arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 146,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 138,066 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre moniter warning on

wheel sizes different front and rear

Fail 23 Apr 2022 138,066 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre moniter warning on

wheel sizes different front and rear

Pass 24 Apr 2021 129,878 miles

rear tyres low

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight damage n/s/f bumper

Pass 30 Mar 2020 107,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 107,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,609 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 105,609 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,117 miles

both front tyres have age related cracks

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2018 102,117 miles

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

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

both front tyres have age related cracks

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,655 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush frontmost both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 78,655 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush frontmost both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,736 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing trunion (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

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 XJM is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

YB09 XJM is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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