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LD08 YTF

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,719 mi
Last recorded127,719 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YTF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 127,719 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 122,456 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 122,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 113,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 103,004 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 89,621 miles

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Dec 2018 89,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 64,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level low

Fail 29 Apr 2017 64,352 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level low

Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 51,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,683 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 41,949 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 20 Apr 2013 36,279 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 31,185 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 11 Apr 2011 27,785 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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LD08 YTF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LD08 YTF, 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 LD08 YTF registered?

LD08 YTF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is LD08 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 YTF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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