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YK09 MDO

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,199 mi
Last recorded142,199 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MDO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 142,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 135,940 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 129,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 121,198 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 115,391 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 108,634 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,725 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jan 2020 98,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,310 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 81,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,330 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 67,620 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 67,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front nail in tread

Nearside Front tyre no pressure inflated during test

Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,990 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 61,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,343 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 58,343 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,821 miles

unable to detect emissions

Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,758 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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YK09 MDO is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YK09 MDO, 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 YK09 MDO registered?

YK09 MDO is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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