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YC09 YZN

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,722 mi
Last recorded176,722 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 176,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 176,700 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 166,485 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 150,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 138,215 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 125,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 115,298 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 97,240 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,565 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 82,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,234 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,945 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,540 miles

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

offside front anti roll bar D bush covered in oil

Fail 20 Mar 2014 42,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front headlight and bumper corner has impact damage to it

offside front anti roll bar D bush covered in oil

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,673 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,159 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 YZN is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

YC09 YZN is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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