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YL57 CBX

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,356 mi
Last recorded106,356 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 99,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,562 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 90,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,485 miles

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

both rear tyres 2mm of tread

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,561 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 60,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 60,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,139 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,321 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre cracked

Nearside front tyre worn to 0mm on the outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Nearside rear tyre worn to 1mm on the inner edge.

Offside rear tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on the inner edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,748 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 18,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 CBX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

YL57 CBX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is YL57 CBX safe to buy?

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