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YK57 GJE

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,645 mi
Last recorded124,645 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 GJE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 124,645 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 118,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 118,705 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,670 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,489 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,012 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 86,012 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall 215/40/18

Fail 4 Aug 2016 72,528 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall 215/40/18

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,300 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,654 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Sep 2014 53,654 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,534 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,953 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 35,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2011 29,197 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,042 miles

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to rain water

Fail 10 Feb 2011 24,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to rain water

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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YK57 GJE 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 68.4%.

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 YK57 GJE, 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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YK57 GJE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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