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YS57 UKO

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,857 mi
Last recorded76,857 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 UKO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 76,857 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,921 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 73,707 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,682 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 71,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,691 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,554 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,937 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 41,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,397 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,792 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 27,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 21,473 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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YS57 UKO 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 YS57 UKO, 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 YS57 UKO registered?

YS57 UKO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is YS57 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 UKO 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.

Does YS57 UKO have outstanding finance?

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