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YF58 LXR

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,658 mi
Last recorded124,658 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LXR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 124,658 miles

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os fair movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 30 May 2026 124,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn smooth inner cut cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os fair movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2025 119,545 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os upper arms corroded and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Pass 2 May 2024 111,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 111,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 102,809 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,919 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 100,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,857 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,121 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,344 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,427 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,202 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)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Dec 2013 50,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,079 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 35,728 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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YF58 LXR is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YF58 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

YF58 LXR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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