MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear tyres wearing down
Nearside hand brake weaker
exhaust support corroding
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YA08 LWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for YA08 LWS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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