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YL57 EFZ

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,220 mi
Last recorded167,220 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 167,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 161,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 154,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 154,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 149,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine/gearbox under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2023 149,269 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Bearing ? (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split and inner tread area 0 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine/gearbox under trays fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, 0 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 144,969 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 144,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 140,930 miles

Nearside Front seat belt receiver casing missing

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 140,930 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt receiver casing missing

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))

parkin brake linings noisy in operation

Pass 17 May 2019 136,369 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 116,860 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))

Fail 25 May 2018 116,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 15 May 2017 108,327 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,765 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 6 Apr 2017 107,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn badly on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,904 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm legal limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin legal limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

rattling noise on engine around auxiliary belt area

Pass 2 Jan 2015 96,813 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 88,626 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 83,392 miles

both front tyres wearing out on in side edges near side front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 29 Dec 2011 71,469 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,425 miles

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

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

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 EFZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFZ, 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 EFZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL57 EFZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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