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YC59 NBX

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,402 mi
Last recorded213,402 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 NBX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 213,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple componants front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 213,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple componants front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 209,889 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 209,870 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 207,046 miles

Boot struts very weak, unable to support boot when open.

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

Fail 1 May 2024 207,030 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Boot struts very weak, unable to support boot when open.

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

Pass 5 May 2023 204,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 195,933 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 195,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 175,450 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 10 Feb 2020 159,245 miles

Front Outer Wheel rims damaged

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Pass 3 Jan 2019 145,048 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyres sidewalls damaged

Nearside Front wheel rim damage

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 145,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen require adjustment (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyres sidewalls damaged

Nearside Front wheel rim damage

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 128,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Outer wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,031 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,095 miles

bonney difficult to open and close unable to see any obstructions or damage at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,511 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,453 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 NBX is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NBX, 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 NBX registered?

YC59 NBX is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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