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YA57 ECT

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,907 mi
Last recorded162,907 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 162,907 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 147,148 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 142,168 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 132,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 125,146 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,054 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 118,357 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 118,357 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,221 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 103,311 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 94,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 87,424 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 87,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 79,966 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,996 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 52,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 35,883 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,918 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 ECT is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

YA57 ECT is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YA57 ECT shows 18 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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