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YH08 ZGE

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,358 mi
Last recorded52,358 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ZGE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,358 miles

nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2016 52,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

rear brake pads worn

strong advise! offside rear tyre on tread limit. on wear bars

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,429 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 41,429 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 35,106 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,894 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,241 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 9,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 ZGE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZGE, 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 ZGE registered?

YH08 ZGE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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