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Y21 RYW

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,524 mi
Last recorded70,524 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 RYW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 70,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 67,614 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,524 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 59,543 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop perished & cracked.

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop perished & cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2022 59,543 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop perished & cracked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop perished & cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,256 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,531 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 52,684 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 47,826 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 39,460 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 35,571 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 28,341 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,145 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)

Pass 2 May 2012 16,830 miles

Nearside front tyre has a screw within the tread area

offside front tyre has a screw within tread area

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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Y21 RYW 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 93.3%.

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 Y21 RYW, 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 Y21 RYW registered?

Y21 RYW is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is Y21 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y21 RYW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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