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YC58 YWX

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,590 mi
Last recorded245,590 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YWX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 245,590 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 245,508 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 241,094 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 12 Feb 2021 229,236 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 229,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 220,363 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 217,376 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 214,939 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 212,289 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 173,978 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 8 Jan 2016 173,977 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside rear brake wear indicator insecure

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 3 Jan 2015 145,140 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 112,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake sensor broken

Fail 8 Jan 2014 112,111 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake sensor broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,877 miles

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

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

front service brake imbalance high (25%)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,916 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 YWX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YC58 YWX, 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 YWX registered?

YC58 YWX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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