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YB08 YLO

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,026 mi
Last recorded171,026 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 YLO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 171,026 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 159,080 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 133,742 miles

Offside Front cuts in tread

Fail 15 Jun 2017 132,917 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front cuts in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2016 99,086 miles

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

propshaft rear rubber coupling cracking slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 69,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,104 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,976 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,438 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 YLO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YB08 YLO, 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 YB08 YLO registered?

YB08 YLO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 YLO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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