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YB09 XYZ

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,923 mi
Last recorded46,923 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 46,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 37,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 28,847 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 28,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 21,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 17,748 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 17,742 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 17,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread / tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread / tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 12 Sep 2019 16,610 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Rear tread getting low / cracking between the tread

Offside Rear tread getting low / cracking between the tread

Pass 10 Sep 2018 15,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 14,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 13,811 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,004 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 11,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,282 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 10,340 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 XYZ 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 87.5%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

YB09 XYZ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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