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YK58 OWH

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,250 mi
Last recorded141,250 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 OWH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 141,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 May 2019 139,269 miles

Nearside Front Shockers has misting of oil

Offside Rear Shocker has misting of oil, Worn

Fail 13 May 2019 139,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow has to much play on play detectors (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow, has to much play on play detectors (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shockers has misting of oil

Offside Rear Shocker has misting of oil, Worn

Pass 19 May 2018 122,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Outer edge

Fail 10 May 2018 121,338 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Outer edge

Pass 16 May 2017 105,285 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 87,126 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 86,861 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 74,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 63,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 59,913 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,913 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,535 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,248 miles

rear brake pads starting to become low

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 OWH is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK58 OWH, 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 YK58 OWH registered?

YK58 OWH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is YK58 OWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 OWH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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