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YC08 CHJ

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,882 mi
Last recorded160,882 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 160,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 154,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 152,060 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush(both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 147,968 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 131,117 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 105,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,371 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,404 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 83,355 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,355 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,195 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 58,113 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 58,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

nsf headlight and bumper damaged

wheel rims scratched

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,188 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn at edges

nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

offside front tyre slightly worn at edges

offside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,749 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 CHJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CHJ, 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 CHJ registered?

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

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