MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak engine
Rear shock absorbers casing corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Engine tray insecure
Oil leak engine
Rear shock absorbers casing corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 DYA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 FY08 DYA, 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 FY08 DYA registered?
FY08 DYA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 21 March 2008.
Is FY08 DYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY08 DYA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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