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L8 YEA

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,928 mi
Last recorded137,928 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 YEA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 137,928 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 128,565 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 123,957 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,196 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 115,196 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 97,390 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,847 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge's

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lip on front discs

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

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 70,479 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,581 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,266 miles

Air Bag Light Illuminated on Dash

Emmissions too low to be detected

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,703 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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L8 YEA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 L8 YEA, 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 L8 YEA registered?

L8 YEA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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