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HK57 YWM

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,331 mi
Last recorded135,331 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 YWM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 135,331 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 135,330 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested bind (1.2.1 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 130,960 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 130,960 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 125,710 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupler at gearbox end of shaft has rotational play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupler at rear of prop shaft is starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 hoses from body to sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe is starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 125,710 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupler at gearbox end of shaft has rotational play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupler at rear of prop shaft is starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 hoses from body to sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe is starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 115,506 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 111,142 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe clamp fractured but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine light on

under body corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 105,473 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,044 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 18 May 2017 92,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,778 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,959 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,841 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,853 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,246 miles

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 YWM is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HK57 YWM, 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.

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HK57 YWM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 27 January 2008.

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