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YC09 ZNR

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,659 mi
Last recorded116,659 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 116,659 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 116,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 113,987 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2024 111,561 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Fail 4 Dec 2023 111,309 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 20 Dec 2022 108,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 109,098 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,448 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 82,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 75,423 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 70,855 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 61,262 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 50,467 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 50,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,318 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,332 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,826 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 ZNR is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZNR, 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 ZNR registered?

YC09 ZNR is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YC09 ZNR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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