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GY08 LLF

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,150 mi
Last recorded143,150 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 LLF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 143,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 143,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,953 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 74,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Suspension arm with ball joint that points down. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,173 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,788 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre cuts in tread

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,582 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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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GY08 LLF 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 76.9%.

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 GY08 LLF, 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 GY08 LLF registered?

GY08 LLF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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