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YA57 DXO

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,164 mi
Last recorded168,164 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 168,164 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front control arm) bush has slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front control arm) bush has slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2023 168,164 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ball joint loose at hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (no effort) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity light output significantly reduced (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front control arm) bush has slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front control arm) bush has slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 166,597 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 162,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 152,743 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 139,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 122,346 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,432 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,839 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 93,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 81,895 miles

emissions too clean to register ?

Fail 27 Nov 2013 69,168 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,390 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,650 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 DXO 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 80%.

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 DXO, 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 YA57 DXO registered?

YA57 DXO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is YA57 DXO safe to buy?

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