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YC08 AEJ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,870 mi
Last recorded109,870 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 AEJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,870 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 107,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,039 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,342 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 101,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush splitting / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush splitting / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,092 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,694 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,658 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,220 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,582 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 52,708 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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YC08 AEJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YC08 AEJ, 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 YC08 AEJ registered?

YC08 AEJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YC08 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 AEJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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