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YK58 LUL

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,459 mi
Last recorded185,459 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LUL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 185,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 178,175 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 171,378 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 159,493 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 153,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 139,561 miles

Rear handbrake travel

emissions tested but too clean

Pass 3 Nov 2018 131,524 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 125,236 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 9 Nov 2016 121,435 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,059 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear nearside (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (3.5.1i)

the offside rear tyre is worn to 3.5mm tread depth

Fail 27 Oct 2015 117,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear nearside (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (3.5.1i)

the offside rear tyre is worn to 3.5mm tread depth

Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,650 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,085 miles

All tyres inner edges wearing.

Front & rear brake discs lipped/worn.

Smoke emissions too low to trigger smoke meter.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 64,085 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All tyres inner edges wearing.

Front & rear brake discs lipped/worn.

Smoke emissions too low to trigger smoke meter.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,610 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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YK58 LUL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YK58 LUL, 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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YK58 LUL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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