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YC09 YEB

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,603 mi
Last recorded122,603 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 YEB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 122,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear chassis and subframe corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2025 111,974 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and chassis have surface corrosion

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 10 Apr 2025 111,974 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and chassis have surface corrosion

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 9 Apr 2025 111,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 98,861 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Inner brake pad getting low-worn near to indicator wire

Offside Rear Inner brake pad getting low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 3 Apr 2024 98,861 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Inner brake pad getting low-worn near to indicator wire

Offside Rear Inner brake pad getting low

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,512 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 81,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,835 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,933 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,421 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,795 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,097 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 52,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 49,661 miles

minor chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

rear tyres 3 mm

Fail 27 Jul 2013 49,661 miles

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

minor chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,973 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 YEB is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

YC09 YEB is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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