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YB08 WOA

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,018 mi
Last recorded153,018 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WOA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 153,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 153,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 139,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 133,857 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection to covered areas

Pass 23 Sep 2020 128,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 128,249 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 118,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2019 118,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres heavily worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,635 miles

Nearside Rear Lower rear most void bush in hub 1of2

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 107,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower rear most void bush in hub 1of2

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 94,439 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,221 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 85,190 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired spring clip missing (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,941 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,332 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and aapproaching treadwear indicators

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,194 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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YB08 WOA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB08 WOA, 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 YB08 WOA registered?

YB08 WOA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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