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YM08 LPL

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,667 mi
Last recorded143,667 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 LPL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 143,667 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 107,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,239 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 76,799 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,413 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,635 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,604 miles

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

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

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 LPL is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YM08 LPL, 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 YM08 LPL registered?

YM08 LPL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is YM08 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 LPL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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