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YE59 OAD

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,995 mi
Last recorded168,995 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 OAD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 168,995 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 162,488 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 162,254 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 152,278 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 152,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

noise on start up

Pass 11 Feb 2021 146,220 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 142,491 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 142,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2018 136,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 129,652 miles

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

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

heat shield above rear diff insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2016 121,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 112,579 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,874 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,023 miles

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

off side front tyre worn outer edge and perished

Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,318 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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YE59 OAD is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE59 OAD, 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 YE59 OAD registered?

YE59 OAD is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is YE59 OAD safe to buy?

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