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YL57 CXB

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

234,844 mi
Last recorded234,844 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 234,844 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 234,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 218,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 204,969 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 204,969 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 191,614 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 177,462 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 164,146 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Pass 11 Sep 2019 144,783 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 124,960 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,648 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 87,420 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,384 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,140 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,201 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 21,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 17,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,607 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 CXB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CXB, 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 CXB registered?

YL57 CXB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is YL57 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 CXB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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