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YD08 XWB

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,471 mi
Last recorded118,471 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XWB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 118,471 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,612 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 97,133 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,358 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 87,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,378 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 55,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,362 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 40,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,397 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,916 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,320 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 XWB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

YD08 XWB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is YD08 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 XWB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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