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OY08 ZTB

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,479 mi
Last recorded143,479 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 ZTB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 143,479 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 143,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 139,954 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted, restricting view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 139,807 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lenses have been painted over (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted, restricting view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 134,422 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 202,317 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 122,037 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 122,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 118,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,093 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,174 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 17 Mar 2011 61,277 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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OY08 ZTB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY08 ZTB, 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 OY08 ZTB registered?

OY08 ZTB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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