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YC09 EXF

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,513 mi
Last recorded152,513 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 EXF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 152,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 145,521 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 137,183 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 133,765 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 131,496 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 126,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 121,173 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,257 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 114,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,566 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 99,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 86,541 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm & lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,341 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,490 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 53,931 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 39,126 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 25,535 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 25,506 miles

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

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

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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YC09 EXF is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC09 EXF, 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 YC09 EXF registered?

YC09 EXF is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is YC09 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 EXF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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