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YL57 BWE

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,061 mi
Last recorded160,061 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 BWE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 160,061 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 154,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 145,168 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 137,564 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 131,883 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 17 Jan 2018 131,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2017 125,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Small chips all over screen.

Fail 17 Jan 2017 125,175 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Small chips all over screen.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 117,927 miles

Both front tyre valves lightly perished.

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

Small cut in o/s/f tyre.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,427 miles

emissions too clean to test

front tyres low on outter edges

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,175 miles

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

not full inspection of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,610 miles

Engine oil level low.

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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,926 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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YL57 BWE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YL57 BWE, 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 YL57 BWE registered?

YL57 BWE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is YL57 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 BWE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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