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YE08 JKU

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,313 mi
Last recorded154,313 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 JKU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 154,313 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 150,297 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 146,180 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 137,971 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 124,405 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 98,752 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 98,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,554 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,884 miles

front inner brake pads worn

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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YE08 JKU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YE08 JKU, 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 YE08 JKU registered?

YE08 JKU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YE08 JKU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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