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YC08 CMO

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,047 mi
Last recorded182,047 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 182,047 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 181,890 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 170,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 158,554 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 142,515 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 130,850 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 121,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 113,720 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,716 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 106,670 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front screen cracked outside swept area

nail in nsr tyre

oil leaks

Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

crack in front screen outside swept area

Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,583 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,251 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,412 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,368 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 CMO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CMO, 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 CMO registered?

YC08 CMO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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