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YA57 CVL

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,941 mi
Last recorded166,941 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 CVL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 166,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 152,909 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of tested area

Pass 24 Mar 2016 135,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 115,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 115,506 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2013 81,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,654 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low going bald on edges/cracking

nearside rear tyre close to limit/going bald inner edge

offside front tyre close to limit/bald on edge/cracking

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit/bald inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,706 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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YA57 CVL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YA57 CVL, 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 YA57 CVL registered?

YA57 CVL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YA57 CVL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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