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YC09 YEK

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,396 mi
Last recorded157,396 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 YEK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 157,396 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 157,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 148,123 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 148,115 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front upper arm (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 140,159 miles

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

prop shaft rear rubber joint starting to crack

Pass 28 Jun 2022 127,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

prop shaft rear rubber joint starting to crack

Pass 4 Jun 2021 121,760 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 121,736 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 114,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,729 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Fail 5 Feb 2019 106,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has 2 bulges and is also not seated properly on the bead. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,321 miles

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

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

rear brake pad wear getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,163 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,406 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2014 44,766 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,106 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 YEK is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YEK, 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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YC09 YEK is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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