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YC09 LFS

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,156 mi
Last recorded116,156 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LFS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 116,156 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2025 116,098 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 108,291 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 108,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 101,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,652 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 94,652 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,072 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 78,071 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)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,784 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,079 miles

Engine covers fitted

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 65,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,367 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,234 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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YC09 LFS is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFS, 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 YC09 LFS registered?

YC09 LFS is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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