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YG09 ONO

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,238 mi
Last recorded88,238 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 88,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 22 Nov 2025 88,238 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 28 Nov 2024 78,580 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,009 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 5 Dec 2023 74,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 23 Nov 2021 67,277 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

signs of o/s/r brake getting hot

Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,199 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

spring missing on n/s/r brake caliper

Fail 14 Nov 2020 65,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

spring missing on n/s/r brake caliper

Pass 12 Nov 2019 62,931 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2018 59,171 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 31 Oct 2018 59,171 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,969 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 54,968 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 49,754 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 29 Oct 2016 49,754 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,091 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 1 Nov 2014 39,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

vehicle does not register on smoke meter

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
Full BMW 123 reliability report

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YG09 ONO is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ONO, 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 YG09 ONO registered?

YG09 ONO is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is YG09 ONO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 ONO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG09 ONO have outstanding finance?

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