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YF58 UVN

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,827 mi
Last recorded142,827 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 UVN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2024 142,827 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 133,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 127,631 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 124,809 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 119,289 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

yellow brake warning light on dash

Fail 21 Feb 2022 119,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

yellow brake warning light on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2021 110,120 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 110,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear anti rattle clip missing off brake caliper

Fail 8 Jan 2021 110,120 miles

Front Registration plate missing stuck in window not fitted to bumper (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge down to second skin chords close 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge on limit 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear anti rattle clip missing off brake caliper

Pass 17 Jan 2020 104,636 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 104,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 100,043 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,524 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,756 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 70,203 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 70,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,237 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,009 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and outer sidewall badly perished advise replacement

Fail 9 Jan 2013 39,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and outer sidewall badly perished advise replacement

Pass 28 Dec 2011 26,227 miles

225/ 45/ R17W NCT5

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

offside rear tyre @ 1.6mm legal minimum, advise attention

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 UVN is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UVN, 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 YF58 UVN registered?

YF58 UVN is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 20 January 2009.

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