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YF59 BGE

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,474 mi
Last recorded133,474 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 BGE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 133,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 122,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 116,178 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 108,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,585 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,254 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 96,372 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,008 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 89,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 89,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 86,141 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,624 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,297 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,581 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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YF59 BGE is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YF59 BGE, 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 YF59 BGE registered?

YF59 BGE is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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