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YF58 LVB

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,130 mi
Last recorded99,130 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LVB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,130 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 89,622 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 89,622 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR SUPPORT BRACKETS AT BUSHES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,353 miles

All 4 brake hose going to calipers perishing slightly

Fail 15 Dec 2020 87,352 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 brake hose going to calipers perishing slightly

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Lense tarnished ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 83,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Lense tarnished ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass tarnished slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,773 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge of tread. Suspect wheel alignment out of specification. 205/50/17

Fail 4 Jan 2017 72,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on outer edge of tread. Suspect wheel alignment out of specification. 205/50/17

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,177 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,166 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,597 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outside edge .

Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,597 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outside edge .

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,273 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,347 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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YF58 LVB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF58 LVB, 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 YF58 LVB registered?

YF58 LVB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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