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YH02 YAS

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,770 mi
Last recorded165,770 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 YAS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 165,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 161,271 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 153,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 144,881 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 139,159 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 106,702 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,272 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,024 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 62,809 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,645 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 56,644 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,610 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 37,966 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,962 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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YH02 YAS 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 88.2%.

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 YH02 YAS, 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 YH02 YAS registered?

YH02 YAS is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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