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FE08 YBU

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,440 mi
Last recorded181,440 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YBU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 181,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 176,252 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Light cluster lens cracked.

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

Slight exhaust leak from flexi coupling

Pass 31 Jul 2019 168,114 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Front Both front brake discs pitted and worn.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Minor exhaust leak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 160,168 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 152,232 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 145,446 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 145,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 137,281 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear (nearside & offside) Door check straps faulty

Fail 6 Jul 2015 137,281 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear (nearside & offside) Door check straps faulty

Pass 30 Jul 2014 130,791 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 122,111 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 109,751 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,350 miles

squeak from nearside rear suspension

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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FE08 YBU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE08 YBU, 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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FE08 YBU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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