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YC09 TUA

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,434 mi
Last recorded149,434 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 149,434 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner side wall close to limit

Pass 14 Feb 2025 146,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 145,937 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 138,732 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 125,536 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 115,979 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,889 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 98,889 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 94,298 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,432 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,258 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,292 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

offside rear brake anti rattle clip missing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,998 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,927 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 32,762 miles

2x rear tyres,tread getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,183 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,583 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 TUA 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

YC09 TUA is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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