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YG08 KTT

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,746 mi
Last recorded158,746 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 158,746 miles

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

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

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 3 Sep 2024 158,743 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 2 Sep 2023 143,805 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 140,045 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 134,145 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 127,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 120,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear x2 tyres slight misshape

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 100,105 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 100,105 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 78,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,989 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,921 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 41,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,604 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,849 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 KTT 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 KTT, 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 KTT is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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