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YH59 DRV

2009 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,105 mi
Last recorded74,105 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DRV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,105 miles

Offside Front tyre tread heavily worn on the inner and outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,645 miles

stone chips in screen

Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,240 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 51,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,166 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 27,363 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 DRV is a 2009 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YH59 DRV, 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 YH59 DRV registered?

YH59 DRV is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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