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HK57 TYH

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,391 mi
Last recorded147,391 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 TYH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 147,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 147,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 143,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 140,265 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 140,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 138,243 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 136,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 122,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 114,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 108,298 miles

rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

Pass 7 May 2016 104,836 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 104,836 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,027 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 96,947 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 96,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 93,532 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,938 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 59,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HK57 TYH is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 86,089 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 HK57 TYH, 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 18 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 HK57 TYH registered?

HK57 TYH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is HK57 TYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 TYH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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