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CO08 KYM

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,152 mi
Last recorded138,152 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO08 KYM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 138,152 miles

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

oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 17 Mar 2018 137,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 137,349 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 135,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 124,789 miles

rear suspension bushes perisshed

Pass 25 Feb 2016 110,575 miles

rear brake pads worn long hand brake travel ns mirror damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,580 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,623 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,307 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,402 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,962 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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CO08 KYM is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CO08 KYM, 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 CO08 KYM registered?

CO08 KYM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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