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YG08 KHZ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,457 mi
Last recorded159,457 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 159,457 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 156,115 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 156,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 145,831 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished and cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of the tread ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 145,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished and cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of the tread ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 134,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 122,827 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 122,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,700 miles

to clean for emissions reading

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,370 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,708 miles

O/S/F inner sidewall cut

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,192 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,784 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread depth

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,784 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread depth

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 KHZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KHZ, 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 KHZ registered?

YG08 KHZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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