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YD08 XLA

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,086 mi
Last recorded143,086 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 143,086 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,833 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 101,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 101,275 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,765 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring under-vehicle components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,390 miles

allignment advised

both front tyres worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring under vehicle components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 72,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

allignment advised

both front tyres worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring under vehicle components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,356 miles

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

front disc's worn and lipped

rear disc's worn and lipped

Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,227 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm and perished advise replacement

offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm and perished advise replacement

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,519 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,140 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,076 miles

Nearside Front 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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YD08 XLA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XLA, 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 YD08 XLA registered?

YD08 XLA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 XLA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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