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AO08 YBM

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,067 mi
Last recorded153,067 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YBM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 153,067 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 143,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,217 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel has been welded

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2017 133,203 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel has been welded

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 122,495 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,946 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 102,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,464 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 73,884 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre flat

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,489 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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AO08 YBM is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO08 YBM, 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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What year was AO08 YBM registered?

AO08 YBM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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