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EX08 YZA

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,055 mi
Last recorded81,055 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YZA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,055 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 80,711 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short at rear chassis battery cable (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,628 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 59,624 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,863 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 49,862 miles

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

Front discs corroded

O/S/F Tyre cracked

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,046 miles

n/s/f tyre hard wearing on outer tread

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,129 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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EX08 YZA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX08 YZA, 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 EX08 YZA registered?

EX08 YZA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 YZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YZA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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