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YH08 YMR

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,524 mi
Last recorded140,524 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YMR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 140,524 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 136,364 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 132,261 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))

washers poor

Pass 21 Dec 2020 129,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear offside and nearside subframe brackets corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 126,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 126,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 117,787 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 117,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front nearside brake disc worn

Pass 31 May 2017 108,542 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 108,542 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 98,072 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,848 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 13 May 2014 72,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres tread cracking slightly and wearing smooth on outer edges

Fail 13 May 2014 72,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres tread cracking slightly and wearing smooth on outer edges

Pass 24 May 2013 62,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 47,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,834 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,336 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 YMR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YMR, 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 YH08 YMR registered?

YH08 YMR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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