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YC59 XBL

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,543 mi
Last recorded61,543 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 61,543 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 56,840 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 55,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 53,043 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,471 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 48,114 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 41,934 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 37,627 miles

o/s/rear tyre has minor wall damage

Pass 11 Dec 2017 33,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 29,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 26,670 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,455 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 20,632 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 17,110 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 XBL 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 100%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL registered?

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

Is YC59 XBL safe to buy?

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