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YB09 XLW

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,844 mi
Last recorded122,844 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 122,844 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 116,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 111,509 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,862 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 96,805 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 96,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 83,880 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,556 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2016 59,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,519 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 34,208 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 27,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,231 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 XLW is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

YB09 XLW is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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The MOT history for YB09 XLW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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