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YC09 SZR

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

210,604 mi
Last recorded210,604 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 210,604 miles

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

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 30 Oct 2024 210,604 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 26 Oct 2023 201,954 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise : engine under tray broken

Fail 25 Oct 2023 201,954 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise : engine under tray broken

Pass 22 Sep 2022 193,558 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 184,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 174,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 169,679 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 164,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 156,727 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 148,235 miles

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

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 28 Jul 2015 136,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 136,316 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 123,802 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 123,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 105,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SZR is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

YC09 SZR is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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