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YF58 LJY

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,997 mi
Last recorded123,997 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LJY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 123,997 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 112,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 103,795 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 103,712 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 85,990 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 85,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Fail 2 Nov 2017 72,574 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 63,154 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,629 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 27,448 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,928 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)

both front tyres perishing/cracking

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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YF58 LJY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF58 LJY, 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 YF58 LJY registered?

YF58 LJY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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