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YG08 NLR

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,749 mi
Last recorded168,749 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 NLR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 168,749 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour position light orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour position light orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

hazard warning lights flashing unevenly

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2023 168,748 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour position light orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour position light orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

hazard warning lights flashing unevenly

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2022 153,422 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 153,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 148,902 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,659 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 127,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 113,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 106,273 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 92,019 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,553 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 63,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 48,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NLR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NLR, 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 NLR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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