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YF58 LYR

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,424 mi
Last recorded142,424 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LYR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 142,424 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 140,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 134,385 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 123,163 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 107,382 miles

Both front tyres low

Fail 14 Apr 2021 107,382 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Joint not secured (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Both front tyres low

Pass 8 Feb 2019 107,313 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 107,312 miles

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 9 Mar 2018 95,146 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 95,146 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,566 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,930 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,293 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 55,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,082 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 47,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,710 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,493 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,438 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 LYR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYR, 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 YF58 LYR registered?

YF58 LYR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is YF58 LYR safe to buy?

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