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YK08 MXO

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,197 mi
Last recorded178,197 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 178,197 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 178,197 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 176,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 173,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2020 171,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 166,129 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Knuckle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 166,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Knuckle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 153,504 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 141,255 miles

undertrays covering most of the underside of car

Pass 6 Jun 2015 130,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 118,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jun 2014 118,704 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,122 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,748 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,000 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,067 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 MXO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

YK08 MXO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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