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YL57 DVV

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,003 mi
Last recorded155,003 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 DVV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 155,003 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 148,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 144,337 miles

vehicle undertrays insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2024 144,335 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 135,170 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 124,615 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Vibration damper starting to split (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp dip beam kick up is missing

Nearside Front No wash on HID head lamp ok after 2009

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

Offside Front Headlamp dip beam kick up is missing

Offside Front No wash on HID head lamp ok after 2009

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 124,614 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Vibration damper starting to split (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp dip beam kick up is missing

Nearside Front No wash on HID head lamp ok after 2009

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp dip beam kick up is missing

Offside Front No wash on HID head lamp ok after 2009

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 111,650 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 111,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 101,621 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 85,438 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,253 miles

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

front tyres showing slight wear

Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,966 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 42,653 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,157 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 25,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,695 miles

covers under vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,457 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,573 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 DVV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DVV, 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 DVV registered?

YL57 DVV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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