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YB09 XPU

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,738 mi
Last recorded167,738 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 XPU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 167,738 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2022 163,462 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 163,446 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 156,308 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 156,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 149,322 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 149,318 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 143,890 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 143,890 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 131,820 miles

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

top and bottom covers fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 119,449 miles

top and bottom covers fitted.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 119,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

top and bottom covers fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,439 miles

Front pads just above legal limit - discs lipped - discs and pads needed

Stonechips in windscreen zone a

Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,142 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 XPU is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

YB09 XPU is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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