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YC09 TUV

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,117 mi
Last recorded138,117 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 TUV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 138,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 126,206 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 116,936 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,158 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 113,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 100,069 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 100,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,273 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 84,609 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickering on start up (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickering on start up (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

unable to test engine oil temperature due to broken dipstick tube

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,084 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,719 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr and nsr (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,918 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 54,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres worn on inner edges osf stepped

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,673 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,490 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/side rear tyre on 3 mm

Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,150 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 29,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,571 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TUV is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

YC09 TUV is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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