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YK08 HEV

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

178,726 mi
Last recorded178,726 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 HEV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 178,726 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 163,615 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 148,263 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 130,551 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 106,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,980 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,703 miles

Front tyres perished

Front tyres worn smooth on edges but not classed as main tread

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2016 83,703 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front tyres perished

Front tyres worn smooth on edges but not classed as main tread

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,001 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on outer edge and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,579 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2013 53,840 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 44,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,476 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

wear on n/s/f & o/s/f tyre tread inner & outer edges

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 HEV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

YK08 HEV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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