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YK08 KVT

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,442 mi
Last recorded145,442 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 KVT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 145,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished inner edge, on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Fail 12 Apr 2024 145,442 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished inner edge, on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 7 Jul 2023 143,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 128,567 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 128,566 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2021 106,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 104,352 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,961 miles

Handbrake lever at upper end of travel, requires adjustment / repair.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 102,957 miles

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

Handbrake lever at upper end of travel, requires adjustment / repair.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 102,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake only just passed/little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,471 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,173 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4, 2055017wxl (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,676 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,417 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,354 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,146 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,112 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,623 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 KVT is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YK08 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

YK08 KVT is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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