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YC09 LNK

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,838 mi
Last recorded195,838 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LNK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 195,838 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 195,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 172,096 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 172,096 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 143,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 116,115 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,211 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,316 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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 LNK is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LNK, 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 LNK registered?

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

Is YC09 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 LNK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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