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YG09 OEW

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

218,030 mi
Last recorded218,030 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 OEW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 218,030 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear rear differential noisy

Fail 18 Nov 2024 217,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear rear differential noisy

Pass 4 Nov 2023 193,159 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 193,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 178,676 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 178,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 161,222 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 6 Nov 2020 145,657 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 117,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,732 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 86,891 miles

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Rear tyres 3mm advice replacement soon

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,445 miles

offside rear brake slight bind

rear discs lipped and slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,313 miles

Rear discs lipped and corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 73,313 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front discs lipped and corroded

Rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,487 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 67,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,816 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,438 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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YG09 OEW is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YG09 OEW, 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 YG09 OEW registered?

YG09 OEW is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YG09 OEW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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