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YH08 YKB

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,575 mi
Last recorded147,575 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YKB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 147,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 142,599 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 134,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 127,742 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 121,806 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,002 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,380 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,408 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,512 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,918 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,972 miles

driver front tyre outer tread scrubbed

passenger front tyre outer tread scrubbed

rear tyres 2mm tread

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,798 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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YH08 YKB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YH08 YKB, 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 YH08 YKB registered?

YH08 YKB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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