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YC09 XZA

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,394 mi
Last recorded156,394 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 156,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 145,506 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear top inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear brake hose twisted

Fail 13 Feb 2025 145,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear top inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear brake hose twisted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 131,596 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 117,307 miles

FRONT UNDER TRAY MISSING AND NEARSIDE FLOOR TRAY DAMAGED...

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGE... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES...

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,492 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 103,487 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,670 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,123 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,881 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2017 57,881 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

Nearside Front tyre valve perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,539 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,737 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,550 miles

offside rear wheel has been repaired

Fail 22 Jan 2014 43,537 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register on tester

Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,134 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,134 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,577 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 XZA 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 80%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

YC09 XZA is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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