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YG08 KPZ

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,907 mi
Last recorded183,907 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KPZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 183,907 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 180,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 164,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 160,095 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 141,943 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 131,619 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 124,139 miles

Offside Rear lower rose bush worn

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Fail 28 Aug 2018 124,139 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected behind headlights (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear lower rose bush worn

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,633 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 84,623 miles

diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 84,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 79,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,106 miles

brake pad warning light on

brake pad warning wire rubbed through on driveshaft

Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,544 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,988 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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YG08 KPZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPZ, 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 KPZ registered?

YG08 KPZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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