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YH08 YNE

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

206,831 mi
Last recorded206,831 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YNE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 206,831 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 200,411 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 200,409 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer, has red dust all around it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn inner edge and cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective sheared off subframe washer/cup (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 193,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 187,000 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 181,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 173,226 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 166,332 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 166,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 151,569 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 139,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 127,215 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 111,458 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,988 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)

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 YNE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YNE, 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 YNE registered?

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

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