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YH08 YLA

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YLA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,005 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 95,577 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,356 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,243 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 77,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,188 miles

front nearside and offside tyre has cuts , NO ply or cords exposed

rear nearside and offside tyre has cuts , NO ply or cords exposed

Fail 15 Jan 2015 70,188 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front nearside and offside tyre has cuts , NO ply or cords exposed

rear nearside and offside tyre has cuts , NO ply or cords exposed

Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,768 miles

THE EMISSIONS LIMITS WERE TESTED & MET BUT THE DIESEL SMOKE METER COULD NOT REGISTER A READING. THE VEHICLE PASSED THE EMISSIONS TEST . NO PRINT OUT WAS PRODUCED DUE TO LOW EMISSIONS.

Pass 9 May 2012 45,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 33,650 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 33,645 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YLA is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH08 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

YH08 YLA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YH08 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 YLA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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