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YK09 PXH

2009 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,328 mi
Last recorded163,328 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 163,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2025 163,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 148,976 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 148,803 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mpount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 137,955 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps have double flash when operated

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort on roller brake test, requires adjustment/inspection

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays damaged/removed some obscuring testable components

Fail 7 Sep 2022 137,820 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake pad low warning wire adrift of pad & cable tied to hose into caliper. Warning lamp on dash indicating fault (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps have double flash when operated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort on roller brake test, requires adjustment/inspection

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays damaged/removed some obscuring testable components

Pass 15 Sep 2021 125,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,387 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 108,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 108,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,717 miles

225/40r18

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,082 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 86,082 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,402 miles

215/40 18 245/35 18

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 75,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

215/40 18 245/35 18

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 65,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 62,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre worn low outer edge.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 56,084 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre worn low outer edge.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage front number plate.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front 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 PXH 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 65%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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