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YK08 MGJ

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

181,406 mi
Last recorded181,406 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 181,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 179,123 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 176,123 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 172,123 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 168,604 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 188,603 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 163,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 158,000 miles

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

T.P.M.S light on

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 156,534 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,737 miles

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

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

oil leak rear diff area

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,442 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)

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 MGJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

YK08 MGJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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