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YG59 OCV

2009 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,565 mi
Last recorded108,565 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 OCV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 108,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating at hose/caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating at hose/caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive wet in engine bay to nearside, turbo intercooler pipe connection not secure and weep from intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr is worn lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 108,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating at hose/caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating at hose/caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive wet in engine bay to nearside, turbo intercooler pipe connection not secure and weep from intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr is worn lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 105,558 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear propshaft donut perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 10 Nov 2022 99,260 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,026 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Fail 8 Nov 2019 89,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 71,871 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 29 Oct 2016 65,358 miles

engine bay trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,655 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 45,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in tread of front tyres.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,201 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)

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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YG59 OCV is a 2009 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG59 OCV, 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 YG59 OCV registered?

YG59 OCV is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is YG59 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 OCV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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