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YA57 DCZ

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,860 mi
Last recorded111,860 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 DCZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 111,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 111,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 111,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2020 111,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on but pads arent worn down

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,383 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,916 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 75,916 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,317 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,046 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 40,362 miles

N/S/F worn on outer edge

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

O/S/F tyre bold on outer edge

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,020 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 26,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are worn SEVERELY on inner and outer edges

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 DCZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YA57 DCZ, 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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YA57 DCZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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