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YC58 MZU

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,157 mi
Last recorded81,157 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 MZU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,157 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,102 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 76,102 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 62,892 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 56,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 55,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 55,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,927 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 42,865 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,858 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 36,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,008 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 25,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,927 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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YC58 MZU is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC58 MZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC58 MZU registered?

YC58 MZU is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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