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YG09 SZO

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,296 mi
Last recorded122,296 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 SZO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 122,296 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,340 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 114,001 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,486 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 96,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replace asap (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replace asap (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Jan 2018 89,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replace asap (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replace asap (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,894 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 26 Jan 2016 73,254 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,860 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,941 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,136 miles

offside rear light cracked.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 30,957 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)

offside rear light cracked.

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 SZO is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YG09 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

YG09 SZO is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YG09 SZO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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