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LC57 YGU

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

155,158 mi
Last recorded155,158 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 YGU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 155,158 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 149,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 145,267 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 141,338 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 135,868 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 130,124 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 125,259 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 121,602 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 121,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 115,478 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,087 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,340 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 92,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,299 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,556 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,013 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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LC57 YGU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LC57 YGU, 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 LC57 YGU registered?

LC57 YGU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is LC57 YGU safe to buy?

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