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YF57 KNK

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,841 mi
Last recorded146,841 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 KNK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 146,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 123,326 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 122,868 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 118,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut on inner face but cant see cords, 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 115,871 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 112,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,877 miles

Front and rear pads wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,463 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,812 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,792 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,578 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,578 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,686 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 41,109 miles

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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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YF57 KNK is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YF57 KNK, 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 YF57 KNK registered?

YF57 KNK is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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