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YK58 LYJ

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,207 mi
Last recorded134,207 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LYJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 134,207 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 126,163 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 119,767 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 115,142 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 115,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,660 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,543 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 76,543 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,137 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 53,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,637 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,561 miles

nearside front and rear and offside front and rear tyres wearing more on outside

Pass 23 Oct 2012 30,242 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,930 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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YK58 LYJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK58 LYJ, 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 YK58 LYJ registered?

YK58 LYJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YK58 LYJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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