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YF58 LJX

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,683 mi
Last recorded138,683 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LJX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 138,683 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 121,956 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 106,897 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 25 May 2021 106,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jan 2020 103,090 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,253 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,391 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,737 miles

engine cover

under cover

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,024 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,024 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,329 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,741 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,087 miles

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

both front tyres have cracked tread

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre has a cut exposing cord less than 25 mm in length

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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YF58 LJX 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 YF58 LJX, 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 YF58 LJX registered?

YF58 LJX is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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