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YH59 DMX

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,183 mi
Last recorded138,183 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DMX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 138,183 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 124,357 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,005 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 119,995 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot be opened (3.1 (c))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 116,525 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 116,525 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,272 miles

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 1 Feb 2021 108,269 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated cannot open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2020 100,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 100,595 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,226 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,593 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 83,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 70,348 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,447 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,460 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,342 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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YH59 DMX is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DMX, 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 DMX registered?

YH59 DMX is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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