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YL57 TBX

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,750 mi
Last recorded159,750 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 159,750 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 142,972 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 128,359 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 2023 114,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,099 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 107,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 99,872 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 96,461 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 91,278 miles

Front wipers smear/ judder

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 91,278 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smear/ judder

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 84,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,595 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 75,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 66,104 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2015 58,627 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 43,962 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 35,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Feb 2011 27,058 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 TBX 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 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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

YL57 TBX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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