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RA57 WFY

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,844 mi
Last recorded116,844 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 WFY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 116,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 116,283 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 115,112 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 113,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 108,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 108,476 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,368 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,923 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,885 miles

damage to windscreen (mirror mount)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,284 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 9 Feb 2016 78,130 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,514 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,153 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 62,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,474 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,581 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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RA57 WFY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RA57 WFY, 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 RA57 WFY registered?

RA57 WFY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is RA57 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 WFY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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