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YG08 GYD

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,598 mi
Last recorded134,598 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GYD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 134,598 miles

Bonnet opened from outside

Fail 20 Oct 2021 134,598 miles

Bonnet opened from outside

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 124,499 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 118,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 118,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,479 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 101,643 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 101,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a large cut on outer sidewall but not exposing cord

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,919 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 91,276 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 79,719 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,237 miles

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

front brake discs are lipped

offside front brake caliper wet in oil around the bleed nipple area but no visible leaks

Pass 3 Mar 2013 55,590 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,364 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 28,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Some of the LED lights on the high level brake lamp are not working dut more than 50% are still operating.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,779 miles

Some of the LED lights on the high level brake lamp are not working dut more than 50% are still operating.

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 GYD is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YG08 GYD, 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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YG08 GYD is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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