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YK59 OMB

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,145 mi
Last recorded136,145 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 136,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 116,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 109,279 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 26 May 2023 99,396 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 12 May 2022 86,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,844 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 77,973 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,797 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,369 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,692 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 50,431 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,021 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,768 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 27,935 miles

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

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

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 OMB is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB registered?

YK59 OMB is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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