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YK09 OCE

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,434 mi
Last recorded170,434 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 170,434 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 162,843 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 156,208 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 141,361 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 129,285 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

front side light bulbs orange

Pass 25 Sep 2018 113,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Sep 2017 92,497 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,286 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 69,286 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working Tail light LED UNIT (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,722 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,046 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

driver wing mirror loose

Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 32,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 19,346 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 9,471 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 OCE is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YK09 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

YK09 OCE is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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