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YK59 NKC

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,219 mi
Last recorded115,219 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 NKC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 115,219 miles

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

bulb warning on dash

need to use key fob to open boot/tailgate

Fail 28 Aug 2019 115,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

bulb warning on dash

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

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

need to use key fob to open boot/tailgate

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,343 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 101,900 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,260 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 88,210 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/35/18 ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front bump stops are split

front tyre outer sidewalls have cuts but no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre worn low on the inner edge

rear exhaust system bracket snapped but still supported

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emmissions too clean too test

Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,120 miles

rear brake pads low

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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YK59 NKC is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK59 NKC, 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 YK59 NKC registered?

YK59 NKC is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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