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YF58 NWE

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,519 mi
Last recorded154,519 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 154,519 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 154,519 miles

Emissions not tested front crank shaft pully insecure (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 154,504 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight condition (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall condition

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

Offside mirror glass condition

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

Rear tyres soft

body/rear axle corrosion

engine noise

tyre light on dash

Pass 18 May 2020 151,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 146,691 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Jan 2019 146,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost, upper suspension arm, outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability foremost, lower suspension arm ball joint insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

brake warning light on, on dash. ( rear brake sensor unclipped and wrapped around suspension arm )

Pass 29 Dec 2017 134,587 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 134,587 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted not secure in mounting bracket and untwist (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 119,560 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,530 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 105,071 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 88,615 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 88,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,025 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,473 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 50,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on;

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 NWE is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF58 NWE, 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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YF58 NWE is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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