MOT Status
ValidMileage
151,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF Front control arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steel brake pipes corroded
Windscreen wipers in poor condition
Nearside Rear Child seat fitted.
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Child seat fitted.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC08 BDV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 YC08 BDV, 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 YC08 BDV registered?
YC08 BDV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 June 2008.
Is YC08 BDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC08 BDV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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