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YD08 XXW

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,123 mi
Last recorded109,123 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 109,123 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 109,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 105,339 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 101,982 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,542 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

o/s front tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2018 97,542 miles

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

o/s front tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,617 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Aug 2017 91,617 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2016 75,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,189 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,968 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,057 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,455 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected by smoke analyser.Vehicle has passed emission test.

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 XXW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

YD08 XXW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is YD08 XXW safe to buy?

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