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YC59 OCF

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,555 mi
Last recorded135,555 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OCF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 135,555 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 121,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 108,224 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 94,299 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 94,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,436 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including links (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including links (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,435 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Nov 2018 58,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,647 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 47,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 43,411 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 43,410 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,149 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,768 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 16,979 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 OCF is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YC59 OCF, 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 YC59 OCF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC59 OCF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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