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YA08 CDN

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,944 mi
Last recorded146,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 CDN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2023 146,944 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 134,097 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,967 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 96,431 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 77,694 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

engine emissions too clean for smoke test

Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre valve the valve is exposed

emissions to clean for smoke tester

Pass 19 Dec 2015 45,585 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 33,356 miles

Rear Brake Pads are 75% worn.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 20,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,048 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)

n/s/f tyre feathering on edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,228 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 7,043 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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YA08 CDN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA08 CDN, 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 YA08 CDN registered?

YA08 CDN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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