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YC59 MZD

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,826 mi
Last recorded174,826 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 174,826 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 164,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 156,778 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 149,886 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 149,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 20mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 20mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 135,641 miles

Covers over outer body sills and under vehicle obscuring inspection.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 135,635 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Pad wear indicator shown on instrument panel. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Covers over outer body sills and under vehicle obscuring inspection.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,644 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area

Offside lower windscreen chipped

Offside rear brake pad warning wire rubbing on the inside of the rear wheel

Service light on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,006 miles

Offside lower windscreen damaged off the swept area

Offside rear brake pad warning light wire rubbing on the inner wheel rim

Rear brake pad warning light on

Servic light on

Fail 15 Mar 2017 103,911 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside lower windscreen damaged off the swept area

Servic light on

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,424 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,020 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,554 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 34,671 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 MZD is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

YC59 MZD is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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