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YK09 OCZ

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,741 mi
Last recorded111,741 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 OCZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 111,741 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2023 178,252 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 108,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front sections slightly insecure

front brake hoses perished

nearside headlamp beam pattern on limit

rear tyres showing signs of wear

some travel on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,701 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 22 May 2018 63,205 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,082 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres low inner edges and starting to perish and crack

Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,499 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing slightly on the inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2015 25,496 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads wearing slightly on the inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,430 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish in treads & worn on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to perish in treads & worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,659 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked in tread.

Nearside rear tyre cracked in tread.

Offside front tyre cracked in tread.

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,804 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 OCZ is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OCZ, 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 YK09 OCZ registered?

YK09 OCZ is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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