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YS09 BZC

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 BZC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 141,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear pads 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides [ front bushes ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

brake warning light on [brakes ok ]

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2025 136,630 miles

reverse light not working

brake warning on dash brakes are ok

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 132,505 miles

Nearside Front headlight has condensation

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer threads 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning light on pads ok

parking brake just met it efficiency requires adjustment or repair

reverse light not working

Fail 25 Jun 2024 132,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlight has condensation

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer threads 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning light on pads ok

parking brake just met it efficiency requires adjustment or repair

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2023 128,383 miles

Brake pad warning indicator on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 122,980 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 122,905 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 116,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 116,434 miles

Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 112,560 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 104,583 miles

Offside Front tyre has light cracking in outer treads

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,491 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 96,491 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 87,964 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,826 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,153 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 57,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre heavily worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre has a small cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Trread cracking on front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/F tyre has a small cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Trread cracking on front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YS09 BZC is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS09 BZC, 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 YS09 BZC registered?

YS09 BZC is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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