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YK59 NUA

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,337 mi
Last recorded101,337 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 101,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 95,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,840 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,321 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 66,985 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 66,985 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 59,164 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,903 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,025 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,569 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 NUA 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 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 NUA, 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

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What year was YK59 NUA registered?

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

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