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YH58 ZHC

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,321 mi
Last recorded108,321 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 ZHC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 108,321 miles

Central Rear oil leak rear differential seal

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Dec 2024 108,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear oil leak rear differential seal

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 99,807 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 30 Nov 2023 99,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 6 Dec 2022 92,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 88,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 88,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 79,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 68,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,890 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,014 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 28 Sep 2016 50,683 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,929 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,689 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 13,550 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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YH58 ZHC is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YH58 ZHC, 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 YH58 ZHC registered?

YH58 ZHC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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