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YA57 EVG

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,310 mi
Last recorded120,310 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 120,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 114,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 104,269 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 104,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS&OS inner joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 82,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS&OS inner joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,144 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,337 miles

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

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Apr 2016 41,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,428 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,715 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,663 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,037 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 EVG 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 83.3%.

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 EVG, 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 EVG registered?

YA57 EVG is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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