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YK09 OJR

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,129 mi
Last recorded150,129 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 150,129 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 149,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 133,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 128,453 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 128,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 121,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,597 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear sub-frame and parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2021 111,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2020 106,961 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 4 Feb 2019 100,322 miles

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

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

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,797 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on edges

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,680 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear in places (esp O/S/R)

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,839 miles

Front tyres getting abit worn at outer tread edge areas

O/S/F inner b/pad appears low and nearing limit of wear

Rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,547 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,259 miles

no emissions print out due to low emissions

o/s and n/s/f tyres beginning to get low on outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tires worn low

no emissions print out produced due to low emissions

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,885 miles

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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 OJR is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

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

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