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YK09 UKC

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,486 mi
Last recorded185,486 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 UKC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 185,486 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 181,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 180,607 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 180,360 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 151,907 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 143,432 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on inside wall but not deep enough to expose cords

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

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 15 Nov 2017 143,429 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on inside wall but not deep enough to expose cords

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 3 Oct 2016 119,505 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 119,505 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 99,204 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 99,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,497 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,668 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 45,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UKC is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

YK09 UKC is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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