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YK58 VPM

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155,235 mi
Last recorded155,235 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 155,235 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 150,113 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 150,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 144,641 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General rear axle corrosion

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 137,298 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside, obscured by covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 130,049 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 120,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 106,221 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 82,385 miles

Rear diff damp

Slight play N/S/R upperarm inner bush

Slight play in front wishbone front bushes

Pass 9 May 2015 70,214 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 44,197 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,316 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,741 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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YK58 VPM is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VPM, 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 YK58 VPM registered?

YK58 VPM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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