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YL57 BTX

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,399 mi
Last recorded116,399 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 BTX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 116,399 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 116,399 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 110,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Fail 22 Jun 2021 110,502 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Jun 2020 105,279 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling wear/play at fixing points (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off sticky pad loose (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm lower outer bush - play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge - tread depth now @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 105,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling wear/play at fixing points (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off sticky pad loose (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm lower outer bush - play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge - tread depth now @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 99,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,578 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 89,578 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,754 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 72,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,560 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,938 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,107 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

service light on

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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YL57 BTX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL57 BTX, 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 YL57 BTX registered?

YL57 BTX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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