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YH08 ZYO

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,546 mi
Last recorded116,546 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 116,546 miles

Nearside front and rear jacking blocks missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside hoses onto calipers slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips to nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 116,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to offside rear started to corrode.Pipe to nearside coating swelled. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front and rear jacking blocks missing

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside hoses onto calipers slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips to nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 108,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes swelling through corrosion under coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hoses onto calipers slight perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 108,958 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Front support bar corroded away. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes swelling through corrosion under coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hoses onto calipers slight perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 99,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,413 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,697 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 15 Jan 2018 78,708 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,941 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 63,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 58,322 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 49,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 40,471 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 40,471 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 9 May 2012 31,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,001 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 ZYO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ZYO, 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 ZYO registered?

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

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