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OY58 YMA

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,329 mi
Last recorded169,329 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 YMA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 169,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 156,691 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 139,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 132,768 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 111,186 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,093 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 89,092 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OY58 YMA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 OY58 YMA, 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 OY58 YMA registered?

OY58 YMA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is OY58 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY58 YMA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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