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YR09 LYY

2009 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,612 mi
Last recorded127,612 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 LYY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,612 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 117,510 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 102,395 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 102,395 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 87,411 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 74,011 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 67,640 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,640 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2015 51,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,490 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread. Sill covers fitted.

Small chips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,812 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR09 LYY is a 2009 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR09 LYY, 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 YR09 LYY registered?

YR09 LYY is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is YR09 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 LYY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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