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YL57 CSX

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,213 mi
Last recorded112,213 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CSX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 112,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 112,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,458 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 92,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,196 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,470 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi brake pipes cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing legal limit also cracking in tread and cut around outer sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing legal limit also cracking in tread and cut around outer sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 76,293 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive heat applied (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,340 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,421 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,403 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 28,224 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 26,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2011 22,206 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,698 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 CSX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver 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 CSX, 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 CSX registered?

YL57 CSX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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