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YK59 NKT

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,503 mi
Last recorded158,503 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 158,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear subframe undersealed.

under treys fitted.

various rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2024 142,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wing damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2023 127,979 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 106,332 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 94,700 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 94,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 88,073 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 88,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,709 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 15 Sep 2017 81,709 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,818 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,929 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,090 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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YK59 NKT 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 76.5%.

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 NKT, 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 NKT registered?

YK59 NKT is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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