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YC59 OMV

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,087 mi
Last recorded68,087 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 68,087 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 48,263 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 48,046 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 46,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 44,425 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,984 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,587 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 40,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2018 39,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 38,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under cover's fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 38,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under cover's fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 36,805 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2015 34,976 miles

engine and under cover's obscuring view of component's.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,506 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 14 Dec 2013 30,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,564 miles

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

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 OMV is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OMV, 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 OMV registered?

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

Is YC59 OMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 OMV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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