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YC08 CTO

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

218,263 mi
Last recorded218,263 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 218,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 215,009 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 197,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 177,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 162,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 151,760 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 151,760 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 134,870 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 112,933 miles

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

REAR SILENCER BRACKET REQUIRES ATTENTION

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 90,919 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 90,919 miles

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

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

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

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

osf tyre low on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,595 miles

N/S/R tyre 2mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre 2mm

Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/R tyre 2mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre 2mm

Pass 9 May 2011 43,429 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 CTO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

YC08 CTO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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