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YA08 LTY

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,606 mi
Last recorded187,606 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 LTY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2023 187,606 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 179,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 167,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 156,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 148,325 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jul 2018 136,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 120,969 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,932 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,798 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)

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 LTY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LTY, 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 LTY registered?

YA08 LTY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is YA08 LTY safe to buy?

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