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YK59 NSN

2009 BMW 123

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,800 mi
Last recorded159,800 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 NSN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 159,800 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 150,674 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 139,506 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 139,477 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip and main beam bulb (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 136,235 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 128,830 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,307 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 106,869 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 96,881 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 86,866 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,608 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 56,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

O/S Jackimg point lug missing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,632 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,997 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 NSN is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YK59 NSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK59 NSN?

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What year was YK59 NSN registered?

YK59 NSN is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is YK59 NSN safe to buy?

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