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PY57 LND

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,203 mi
Last recorded100,203 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 LND
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2020 100,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn causing tyre incorrect tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low tread sepertion (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wear low across face (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread separation low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 96,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 88,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 156,050 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 156,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 142,523 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 142,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 129,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 129,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 107,045 miles

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 31 Jan 2013
Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,704 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 64,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,917 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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PY57 LND is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PY57 LND, 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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What year was PY57 LND registered?

PY57 LND is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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