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YF58 MBY

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,124 mi
Last recorded129,124 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 MBY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 129,124 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 129,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 112,593 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 112,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2022 100,057 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 95,138 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 95,138 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 83,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,100 miles

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

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,694 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,776 miles

o/s front tyre wearing outer edge

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,730 miles

to clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 63,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

to clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,570 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 51,633 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,140 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 32,007 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 31,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MBY is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

YF58 MBY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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