MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 26% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TPMS light illuminated
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside front brake pipe flexi perishing
Slight damage on nearside lower arm
Slight weap from both rear outer cv boots
Under trays fitted to vehicle
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear dust brake plate missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
front brake discs slightly lipped and worn
rear brake discs slightly worn on inner faces
under covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
under covers fitted
rear brake discs slightly worn on inner faces
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear dust brake plate missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
front brake discs slightly lipped and worn
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.
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YG08 NKL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 NKL, 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 NKL registered?
YG08 NKL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 March 2008.
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