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YC09 LPU

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,484 mi
Last recorded130,484 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LPU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 130,484 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 116,677 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

advise : slight play/wear in both rear upper trailing arm bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,828 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 103,349 miles

advise : nearside rear top suspension mount/bushe slight play

Fail 26 Aug 2022 103,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

advise : nearside rear top suspension mount/bushe slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,033 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 84,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,095 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 79,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,969 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 71,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen blurd/no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,417 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,125 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Aug 2016 53,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,422 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,572 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 27,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge almost exposing cords

Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,739 miles

plastic covers restricting full inspection

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 LPU is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey 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 YC09 LPU, 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 LPU registered?

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

Is YC09 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 LPU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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