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YA08 LWS

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

230,999 mi
Last recorded230,999 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 LWS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 230,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper corner of screen

Nearside Front anti roll link has play

hand brake only just met requirments

Pass 11 Feb 2022 217,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 206,747 miles

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

hand brake only just met requirments

hand brake warning light on dash

Fail 8 Feb 2021 206,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

hand brake only just met requirments

Pass 21 Jun 2019 196,207 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing down

Pass 22 Jun 2018 171,536 miles

Nearside hand brake weaker

Pass 16 Jun 2017 146,326 miles

exhaust support corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2016 136,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Holed at where bracket weld has broken but exhaust still supported (7.1.2)

Handbrake met requirements but in need of attention

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight distortion to rear brakes

Fail 7 Jun 2016 136,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Holed at where bracket weld has broken but exhaust still supported (7.1.2)

Handbrake met requirements but in need of attention

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight distortion to rear brakes

Pass 26 May 2015 123,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 112,893 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 107,112 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,356 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,113 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 LWS is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LWS, 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 YA08 LWS registered?

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

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