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YD08 WKF

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,606 mi
Last recorded126,606 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WKF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 126,606 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 126,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing Both side ABS pick up rings (1.6 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 115,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,645 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,925 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Rear Brake wear sensor broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,835 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 83,436 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,328 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,912 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,748 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,717 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,762 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing outer edge

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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YD08 WKF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YD08 WKF, 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 YD08 WKF registered?

YD08 WKF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 WKF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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