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YF59 BNY

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,000 mi
Last recorded159,000 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 BNY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 159,000 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 140,789 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses at the rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts in tread

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2022 135,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts in tread

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,680 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 125,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 118,748 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor not fitted to pad

Fail 2 Sep 2020 118,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside front fog lamp not working

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor not fitted to pad

Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,228 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,350 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 88,350 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 68,152 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,070 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,776 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,882 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 23,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BNY is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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