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YD58 ERO

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,259 mi
Last recorded151,259 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 ERO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 151,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 151,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 143,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 143,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 135,500 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 122,706 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 113,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within limits (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

handbrake effort low

Fail 31 Oct 2017 113,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within limits (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

handbrake effort low

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,536 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level on minimum

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,167 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Parking brake a little weak

Unable to open bonnet

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,612 miles

both front tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,005 miles

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

centre brake light lense damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,974 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,132 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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YD58 ERO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue 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 YD58 ERO, 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 YD58 ERO registered?

YD58 ERO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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