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YB09 YLU

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,563 mi
Last recorded165,563 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 YLU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 165,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 160,174 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 154,577 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 154,577 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 35 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,931 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 144,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 144,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 139,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 132,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 119,290 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 107,610 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 107,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear oil leak diff seal

Pass 10 Sep 2016 90,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 90,127 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 76,623 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 76,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 62,374 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 62,374 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,388 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 46,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,558 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 YLU is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 31 August 2009.

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