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YK08 LAE

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,919 mi
Last recorded98,919 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LAE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 98,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 22 Apr 2017 89,771 miles

E.M.L light on

Oil leak from around engine

Fail 22 Apr 2017 89,771 miles

E.M.L light on

Oil leak from around engine

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,541 miles

engine and vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 77,540 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

engine and vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,094 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,040 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,089 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)

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 LAE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

YK08 LAE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is YK08 LAE safe to buy?

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