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YD59 UMJ

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,596 mi
Last recorded185,596 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 UMJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 185,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 172,700 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 172,700 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on shock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Feb 2023 171,557 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle strut spring support (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 151,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also damper cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also damper cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 151,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s headlamp bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also damper cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also damper cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 141,236 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 141,236 miles

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 Jan 2020 131,161 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 119,243 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 115,597 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn not weakened

Fail 8 May 2018 115,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 31 May 2017 105,071 miles

both front tyres outer edges cracking not reaching ply of cords

front brake disc worn not weakened

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 96,271 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 89,660 miles

nearside front wosher weak

Pass 19 May 2014 80,760 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 73,010 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,151 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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YD59 UMJ is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD59 UMJ, 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 YD59 UMJ registered?

YD59 UMJ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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