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YD08 WPN

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,767 mi
Last recorded168,767 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WPN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 168,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

diesel particulate filter fitted (Emissions clear)

Fail 11 Mar 2020 168,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

diesel particulate filter fitted (Emissions clear)

Pass 18 Mar 2019 146,458 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 146,423 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine To the extent that the entire undertray is covered in oil to include the centre section of exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Jacking blocks missing from underside

Vehicle presented for test with loaded loadspace making inspection unnecessarily hampered.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 123,403 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 123,403 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe adrift (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 122,878 miles

Front Exhaust Clamp Broken But Adequately Supported

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Outer Surface Scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 122,877 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Exhaust Clamp Broken But Adequately Supported

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Outer Surface Scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,054 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

handbrake only just met minimum requirement of 16%

Pass 21 Oct 2015 97,475 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 97,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,218 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,899 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 44,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,124 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,796 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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YD08 WPN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YD08 WPN, 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 WPN registered?

YD08 WPN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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