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YA08 MLE

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,804 mi
Last recorded111,804 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 111,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 102,175 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,133 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 99,131 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,967 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 67,433 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 67,371 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 52,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,901 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 32,705 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 15,780 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 15,748 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,242 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 MLE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE registered?

YA08 MLE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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