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YC08 BOH

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,964 mi
Last recorded133,964 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,964 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,771 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 118,768 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,960 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 100,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below min (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,036 miles

no smoke reading due to dpf fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,930 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 77,930 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,730 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 41,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,904 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,356 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 BOH is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BOH, 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 BOH registered?

YC08 BOH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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