MOT Status
ValidMileage
179,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe support bracket excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
engine mil lamp on
n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum legal required tread depth
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
engine mil lamp on
n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum legal required tread depth
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front tyres starting to crack along tread pattern.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC08 CVL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?
YC08 CVL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 March 2008.
Is YC08 CVL safe to buy?
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