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YK09 OTP

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,919 mi
Last recorded140,919 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 140,919 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 140,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 127,174 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 121,208 miles

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 21 Sep 2023 121,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,284 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 6 Sep 2022 108,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 92,407 miles

slight wear / play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,944 miles

condensation in offside headlight

offside rear shock absorber leaking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

Fail 12 Aug 2019 87,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

condensation in offside headlight

offside rear shock absorber leaking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,350 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low and wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,124 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed THE TYRE HAS SOME SMALL CUTS.ONE OF THE CUTS HAS EXPOSED CANVAS. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,294 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

nearside rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 24 May 2013 45,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn very close to the limit.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

nearside rear brake pad 80% worn.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 May 2012 34,090 miles

front number plate cracked

trigger point not met

wipers smeary

Fail 24 May 2012 34,084 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

trigger point not met

wipers smeary

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 OTP is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTP, 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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YK09 OTP is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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