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YK09 PTY

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,383 mi
Last recorded140,383 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 140,383 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,086 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 128,338 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 128,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust shield loose

front brake discs corroded/pads low

nearside front tyre low tread

offside rear brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 16 Nov 2022 126,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 113,479 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,830 miles

Front BOTH antiroll bar links have extra nut fitted not allowing locking nut to be used fully.

Front BOTH front led lights flickering intermittently.

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,021 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,234 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 92,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,830 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,004 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,919 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

no emission print out(too clean)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,249 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,644 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 PTY is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black 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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

YK09 PTY is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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