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YB57 SXJ

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,277 mi
Last recorded87,277 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 SXJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 87,277 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 82,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,612 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 71,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 64,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,778 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,320 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 51,320 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 49,831 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm and worn thin on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2018 49,831 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres on 1.6mm and worn thin on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,500 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full exhaust insecure (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 41,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full exhaust insecure (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,862 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view to some items

Pass 31 Dec 2014 35,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 30,257 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 27,369 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 22,496 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 22,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,358 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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YB57 SXJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YB57 SXJ, 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 YB57 SXJ registered?

YB57 SXJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YB57 SXJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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