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RY57 LHD

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,443 mi
Last recorded135,443 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 LHD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2022 135,443 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 130,388 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Aug 2019 128,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all brake hoses deteriating

front tyre inner side wall damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2017 122,574 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,637 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wires wrapped in coil spring

Pass 28 Feb 2015 100,829 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,692 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,548 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,729 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,810 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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RY57 LHD is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY57 LHD, 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 RY57 LHD registered?

RY57 LHD is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is RY57 LHD safe to buy?

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