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YK57 RJF

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,729 mi
Last recorded133,729 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 RJF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 133,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 132,726 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 121,751 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 121,751 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 118,146 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 108,128 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 108,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 97,549 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 97,023 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 97,023 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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 87,969 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 87,888 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2011 75,472 miles

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

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

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 RJF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RJF, 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 YK57 RJF registered?

YK57 RJF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YK57 RJF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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