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YG08 ZWL

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,588 mi
Last recorded73,588 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 73,588 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 73,521 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 70,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,592 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 56,957 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,722 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,227 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 26,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ZWL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG08 ZWL registered?

YG08 ZWL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 ZWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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