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YF58 VLR

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,420 mi
Last recorded58,420 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 58,420 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 56,451 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2024 56,451 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

tpms light on

Pass 3 Oct 2023 53,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 47,754 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,555 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 46,555 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,892 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,590 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 45,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,096 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)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,096 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,839 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,027 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 40,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,375 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,375 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,648 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 21,022 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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YF58 VLR is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

YF58 VLR is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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