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YC58 YTJ

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,802 mi
Last recorded188,802 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YTJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 188,802 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 176,072 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 176,051 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 165,971 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 160,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 150,493 miles

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

Nearside slight stone chip passenger side

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 141,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 134,371 miles

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

under side covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 117,128 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 117,128 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 104,103 miles

o/s front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement)

wear ridges on front disc brakes

Fail 14 Nov 2014 104,102 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement)

wear ridges on front disc brakes

Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,809 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,372 miles

n/s rear brake binding

n/s rear outeer brake pad starting to wear low

Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,013 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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YC58 YTJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC58 YTJ, 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 YC58 YTJ registered?

YC58 YTJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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