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YA57 DXT

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,070 mi
Last recorded129,070 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 129,070 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear pipes --- Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have some cracking at sides of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Both rear ABS rings have some corrosion (1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 124,358 miles

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

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI CLAMP SPLIT

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

REAR ABS RINGS CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 119,509 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 115,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust clamp split

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 110,512 miles

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

Grease on rear subframe

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,967 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 98,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 93,782 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No fas detected (emissions).

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,359 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 36,021 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,799 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 DXT is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YA57 DXT, 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 DXT registered?

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

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