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YB09 XXK

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,111 mi
Last recorded155,111 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 XXK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 155,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 26 Jul 2024 136,758 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 130,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low compared to the others (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 130,531 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low compared to the others (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 118,135 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 118,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 105,876 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 105,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached heavily worn (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split on inner edge exposing cord and ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,666 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,627 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 80,281 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,172 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,994 miles

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

Nearside door mirror damaged no view to rear

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,994 miles

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

Nearside door mirror damaged and no view to rear

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,334 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING AND WORN ON VERY INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,247 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,064 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 XXK is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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