MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner tread
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
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
Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YA57 ETX safe to buy?
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