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YF57 LFH

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,745 mi
Last recorded114,745 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 114,745 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear under body corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2023 114,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2021 113,409 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,175 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 109,901 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 101,677 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 91,114 miles

Nail in O/S front 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 2 Feb 2015 78,840 miles

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 15 Jan 2014 68,377 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 57,430 miles

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 11 Jan 2012 76,021 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,056 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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YF57 LFH is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

YF57 LFH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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