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YK08 NRO

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,506 mi
Last recorded170,506 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 170,506 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 162,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2022 156,366 miles

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

exhaust reading 0.02 too clean for print out

slight play in rear wheels

Fail 8 Aug 2022 156,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust reading 0.02 too clean for print out

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 3 Aug 2021 149,161 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 149,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 140,911 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

exhaust reading 0.05 too clean for print out

Fail 11 Aug 2020 140,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

exhaust reading 0.05 too clean for print out

Pass 31 Jul 2019 129,575 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Jul 2019 129,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2018 122,600 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,871 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 117,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,198 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Aug 2015 105,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,336 miles

NSR TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

Fail 5 Aug 2014 95,336 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

NSF BRAKE PAD ANTI RATTLE SPRING DISLOCATED - ADVISE REFIT

NSR TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,380 miles

Front Number Plate Insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Noise From Front of Engine

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,834 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 NRO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

YK08 NRO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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