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YC09 YJB

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,451 mi
Last recorded65,451 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 YJB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 63,777 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 62,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 62,522 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 57,714 miles

Boot full

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,586 miles

Full body undertray fitted

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 52,486 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,571 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bald on inside raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bald inside raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 37,165 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 30,065 miles

Advice front pads worn

Advice rear pads worn

Advice rear tyres bald on inner edges

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,065 miles

Advice front pads worn

Advice rear pads worn

Advice rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,651 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 YJB is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

YC09 YJB is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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