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YF08 YVA

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,315 mi
Last recorded132,315 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 YVA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 132,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 122,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 22 Apr 2017 104,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 103,400 miles

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

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

rear prop to differential box rubber donut perished/splitting

Fail 29 Apr 2016 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Dangerous (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from mirrow

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear prop to differential box rubber donut perished/splitting

Pass 11 May 2015 98,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Pass 12 May 2014 83,380 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 83,380 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 68,513 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 68,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 52,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,875 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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YF08 YVA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF08 YVA, 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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YF08 YVA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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