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YY57 RZJ

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,338 mi
Last recorded121,338 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 RZJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 121,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 121,318 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 105,257 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 105,257 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 91,920 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,645 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 86,611 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 82,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,458 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 77,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,354 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top suspension arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,193 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside + offside front slightly splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,685 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,379 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,564 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 0mm

Fail 8 Oct 2015 50,564 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 0mm

Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,592 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,993 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,459 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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YY57 RZJ 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 YY57 RZJ, 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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YY57 RZJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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