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YA57 ETX

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,304 mi
Last recorded122,304 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 122,304 miles

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s front inner shock-absorber leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2019 122,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s front inner shock-absorber leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 8 Nov 2018 118,144 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,256 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 113,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-35/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,693 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner tread

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,915 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 61,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emission to low to get a reading

Fail 23 Feb 2013 61,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emission to low to get a reading

Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,720 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,479 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,041 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner 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 ETX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ETX, 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 ETX registered?

YA57 ETX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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