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YLZ 9709

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,700 mi
Last recorded104,700 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 9709
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,700 miles

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

rear brake discs wearing thin

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 104,700 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

rear brake discs wearing thin

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,906 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear subframe in slightly rusty condition.

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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YLZ 9709 is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLZ 9709, 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 YLZ 9709 registered?

YLZ 9709 is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is YLZ 9709 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 9709 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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