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YK08 MBY

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,497 mi
Last recorded97,497 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,497 miles

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

nsr pad retaining clip missing

Fail 20 Jul 2022 97,496 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

nsr pad retaining clip missing

Pass 18 May 2021 91,600 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 87,270 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 87,267 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 77,186 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,353 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 69,353 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 62,437 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,010 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 53,010 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 13 Feb 2014 43,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

front wipers smear

Fail 13 Feb 2014 43,187 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

front wipers smear

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,314 miles

front tyres cracking in tread

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 MBY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MBY, 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 YK08 MBY registered?

YK08 MBY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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