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YH59 DHN

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,962 mi
Last recorded131,962 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DHN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 131,962 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2026 131,943 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2025 119,983 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2024 108,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 95,600 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn around inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 91,103 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn around inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency just met, the system requires further adjustment or repair - offside

Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake efficiency just met, the system requires further adjustment or repair offside - see printout

Fail 22 Mar 2021 86,375 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake efficiency just met, the system requires further adjustment or repair offside - see printout

Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,012 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,454 miles

engine coves and under trays fitted covering certain testable items

Fail 16 Aug 2018 75,454 miles

engine coves and under trays fitted covering certain testable items

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 70,717 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,701 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing age related cracks in tread

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

Offside Front tyre showing age related cracks in tread

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,032 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 51,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on outter edge,but grooves are not as deep as those with wear indicators,therefore not testable tread

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on outter edge,but grooves are not as deep as those with wear indicators,therefore not testable tread

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,544 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges. REPLACE SOON.

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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YH59 DHN is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YH59 DHN, 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 YH59 DHN registered?

YH59 DHN is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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