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YG08 CZM

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,672 mi
Last recorded152,672 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CZM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 152,672 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 152,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 146,923 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 1 May 2019 135,857 miles

nearside rear suspension arm inner bush has play

Pass 27 Apr 2018 126,183 miles

both front, front suspension arm bushes slight play

nearside rear tyre close to the wear bars

rear brake pads low

rear wheels different size to front wheels

Fail 26 Apr 2018 126,178 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

both front, front suspension arm bushes slight play

eml light on

nearside rear tyre close to the wear bars

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,261 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear wheel has slight side to side play detected

offside rear suspension arm ( coil spring mounting arm) has play in outer bush/pin

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 75,672 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 15 Apr 2013 63,588 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 63,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2012 47,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 47,050 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,485 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 29,485 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 16 Apr 2010 14,858 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly unevely on ouside edges

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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YG08 CZM 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 YG08 CZM, 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 YG08 CZM registered?

YG08 CZM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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