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YC08 CDZ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,555 mi
Last recorded174,555 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 174,555 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 174,555 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 161,416 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 155,805 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 150,485 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 145,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 135,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,730 miles

fluid around n/s/r shock absorber

front exhaust clamp cracked

heavy wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

movement to n/s/r top suspension arm inner joint

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

perishing to o/s/f tyre in tread

rear propshaft rubber coupling splitting

strong advise movement to o/s/r top suspension arm inner joint

Fail 4 Apr 2018 128,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fluid around n/s/r shock absorber

front exhaust clamp cracked

heavy wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

movement to n/s/r top suspension arm inner joint

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

perishing to o/s/f tyre in tread

rear propshaft rubber coupling splitting

strong advise movement to o/s/r top suspension arm inner joint

Pass 3 Mar 2017 119,310 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

crack in front exhaust clamp

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

splitting to rear propshaft rubber coupling

Fail 1 Mar 2017 119,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

crack in front exhaust clamp

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

splitting to rear propshaft rubber coupling

Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,693 miles

signs of perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register on tester

Fail 17 Mar 2014 77,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register on tester

Fail 28 Feb 2013 62,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke test too clean to register on tester

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke test too clean to register on tester

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,048 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,009 miles

No emissions print out, to clean to test

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 CDZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CDZ, 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 CDZ registered?

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

Is YC08 CDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 CDZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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