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YC59 MVS

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,190 mi
Last recorded164,190 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 164,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 157,729 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 146,969 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 146,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 140,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 131,603 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 131,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 117,821 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 117,821 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 112,901 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 103,399 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 95,292 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking Brake Efficiency only just met requirements

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 95,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possible bulb in wrong/insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking Brake Efficiency only just met requirements

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 75,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 75,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,481 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,601 miles

offside front tyre worn to 1.6 mm on outter edge

offside rear tyre worn to wear bars

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,501 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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YC59 MVS is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

YC59 MVS is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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