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YB09 YHU

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,330 mi
Last recorded146,330 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 146,330 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 146,330 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 130,719 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 130,719 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 102,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,270 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 95,269 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,285 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 78,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,822 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,423 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,644 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,867 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,710 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 41,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,751 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,986 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 YHU 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 73.7%.

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 YHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB09 YHU registered?

YB09 YHU is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 17 August 2009.

Is YB09 YHU safe to buy?

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