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124,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Under bonnet insulation insecure
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn/lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass detreating on edge (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in multiple areas (3.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
emission too clean to test
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
emission too clean to test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
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YD08 YJC is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 YJC, 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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YD08 YJC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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