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YK08 GVL

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,263 mi
Last recorded88,263 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 GVL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 May 2016 88,263 miles

Emissions too clean to generate printout.

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

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 28 May 2015 85,906 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,042 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,990 miles

Nearside front wiper blade starting to smear windscreen

Smoke emissions proved too good to obtain test results

Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,171 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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YK08 GVL is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK08 GVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK08 GVL registered?

YK08 GVL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YK08 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 GVL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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