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YX08 NNL

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,702 mi
Last recorded123,702 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 NNL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 123,702 miles

DMF noisy

Headlamp dip beam colour slightly different from each other but still of compatible type

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rattle from engine ,possible cam chain

Pass 22 Nov 2021 116,400 miles

Cam chain noisy

DMF noisy

Headlamp dip beam colour slightly different from each other but still of compatible type

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 116,400 miles

Cam chain noisy

DMF noisy

Headlamp dip beam colour slightly different from each other but still of compatible type

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 111,733 miles

DMF noisy

Headlamp dip beam colour slightly different from each other but still of compatible type

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

cam chain noisy

Fail 20 Nov 2020 111,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip insecure and rubbing on wheel (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip insecure and rubbing on wheel (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

DMF noisy

Headlamp dip beam colour slightly different from each other but still of compatible type

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

cam chain noisy

Pass 26 Oct 2019 103,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 103,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 99,473 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,908 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,298 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,954 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,518 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,730 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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YX08 NNL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YX08 NNL, 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 YX08 NNL registered?

YX08 NNL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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