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YK09 PWU

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,783 mi
Last recorded161,783 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 161,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

hazard switch flashes different pattern than normal

Fail 8 Sep 2021 161,779 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front pads badly heat damaged & disc

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

hazard switch flashes different pattern than normal

Fail 16 Aug 2021 161,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on an stays on when postition lights are switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on an stays on when postition lights are switched on (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of testable items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and overheating due to binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front unable to rotate wheel and check wheel bearing and tyre correctly due brake binding

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 151,203 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 141,733 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 141,731 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 137,391 miles

nearside rear upper tie bar inner bush worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Jul 2017 131,541 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 114,677 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 106,119 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 97,217 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 97,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 89,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,036 miles

offside rear bub bushes slight wear.

sat nav in windscreen.

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 PWU is a 2009 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PWU, 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 PWU registered?

YK09 PWU is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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