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YC08 BWO

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

232,004 mi
Last recorded232,004 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 232,004 miles

Front under guards fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 225,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 194,265 miles

Nearside Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 149,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges down to 2mm and perishing

slight corrosion to o/s/f spring

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges and perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2014 105,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges and perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke detected on emissions test

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,275 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 BWO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BWO, 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 BWO registered?

YC08 BWO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is YC08 BWO safe to buy?

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