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YB57 VLG

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,817 mi
Last recorded46,817 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VLG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,817 miles

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

emissions too clean to read

Pass 18 May 2013 30,341 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 28,565 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 12,660 miles

sill covers & undertray fitted

slight cracks in tread on both front & o/s/r tyres

Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VLG is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

YB57 VLG is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is YB57 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 VLG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB57 VLG have outstanding finance?

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