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YM08 EBV

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,898 mi
Last recorded153,898 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 EBV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 153,898 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 147,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 137,646 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 137,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 125,946 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 117,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s/r tyre wear 2mm BORDERLINE

o/s/f tyre wear on edges BORDERLINE

Fail 13 Jun 2016 117,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

n/s/r tyre wear 2mm BORDERLINE

o/s/f tyre wear on edges BORDERLINE

Fail 3 Jun 2015 107,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

tyre monitoring system light illuminates a fault

Pass 3 Jun 2015 107,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

tyre monitoring system light illuminates a fault

Pass 27 May 2014 93,217 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,611 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,514 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,232 miles

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

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

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

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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YM08 EBV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YM08 EBV, 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 YM08 EBV registered?

YM08 EBV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is YM08 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 EBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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