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YG59 ODB

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,269 mi
Last recorded131,269 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 ODB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 131,269 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 129,547 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 129,541 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 127,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside park brake efforts low

T.P.M.S. Light on

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 127,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside park brake efforts low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

T.P.M.S. Light on

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,444 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 123,743 miles

Underside covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2021 121,176 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

underside covers preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2019 115,640 miles

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 16 Jul 2019 115,604 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,003 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 110,001 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. osr (255/35/18) nsr (245/35/18) (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front lower under tray damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,886 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,349 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,699 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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YG59 ODB is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YG59 ODB, 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 YG59 ODB registered?

YG59 ODB is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YG59 ODB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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