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YC59 AZL

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,599 mi
Last recorded159,599 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 AZL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 159,599 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 159,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 152,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both O/S & N/S front ball joint dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both O/S & N/S rear shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 152,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both O/S & N/S front ball joint dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both O/S & N/S rear shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 144,188 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 135,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 135,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 123,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 111,112 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,445 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,265 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,615 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,853 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2016 61,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

both rear tyres have slight wear inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,676 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,589 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,698 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 38,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see bottom of rear springs

sill covers fitted

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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YC59 AZL is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC59 AZL, 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 YC59 AZL registered?

YC59 AZL is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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