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YC08 LCW

2008 BMW 123

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,669 mi
Last recorded100,669 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LCW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 100,669 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,181 miles

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

sill covers fitted

underguards fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 96,140 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

sill covers fitted

underguards fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 86,020 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 75,393 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,559 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 30,358 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,519 miles

Rear 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.

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 LCW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW registered?

YC08 LCW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YC08 LCW safe to buy?

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