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YF58 UVR

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,488 mi
Last recorded180,488 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 UVR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 180,488 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 180,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 177,487 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 177,485 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure bonnet wont open (3.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 171,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays

Fail 23 Jan 2024 170,993 miles

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays

Pass 27 Jan 2023 168,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM OF THE 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AND TOP ENGINE COVER

Pass 29 Jan 2022 157,079 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 29 Jan 2022 157,079 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Feb 2021 149,575 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 149,575 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached FRONT OF THE REAR SUB FRAME FIXING TIE ARM CORRODED (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 138,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported SPRING CLIP MISSING FROM THE OUTER SIDE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 2 Feb 2019 121,178 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 120,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGE 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,339 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 91,203 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2017 91,203 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 75,295 miles

brake warning light on

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2016 75,295 miles

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

brake warning light on

engine cover fitted

front nearside tyre worn on edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 59,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 59,226 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UVR is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

YF58 UVR is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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