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YK08 OFL

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,389 mi
Last recorded116,389 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 116,389 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 116,326 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 112,547 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 109,999 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 108,051 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 108,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fore most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fore most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,094 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 87,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,280 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 29,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,304 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 OFL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

YK08 OFL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is YK08 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 OFL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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