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YC59 OCJ

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,346 mi
Last recorded122,346 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 122,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 121,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 109,001 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 108,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,078 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 99,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,992 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

Pass 19 Oct 2018 81,154 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,113 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 75,113 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,666 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,666 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,586 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 43,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing very low in places (also have uneven wear on inner edges ,will cause road noise)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,987 miles

front tyres wearing very low in places (also have uneven wear on inner edges ,will cause road noise)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,816 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear (very low in places ,will cause road noise) advise replacement a.s.a.p

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 OCJ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

YC59 OCJ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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