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YL57 EHV

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,542 mi
Last recorded90,542 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 90,142 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 90,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 85,855 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 85,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,160 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,647 miles

Engine covers,under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer treads. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer treads. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,142 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 61,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,090 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front first arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,109 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,347 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 44,347 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,473 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing low & starting to crack.

n/s/f tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall.

small crack in front number plate.

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 EHV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EHV, 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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YL57 EHV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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