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AC08 YTZ

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,235 mi
Last recorded168,235 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YTZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 168,235 miles

covers on under body & parts

under body parts rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2024 163,373 miles

covers on under body

Fail 17 Oct 2024 163,042 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 158,199 miles

covers under body front to rear

Fail 16 Nov 2023 158,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

covers under body front to rear

Pass 17 Nov 2022 153,541 miles

covers front to rear

Pass 19 Nov 2021 147,259 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 141,477 miles

brake warning light & tyre pressure warning lights are on

diesel smoke test ok , but not detectable.

splits in wiper blades

Pass 4 Nov 2019 135,765 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 125,973 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,354 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 115,354 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,610 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear tyre treads getting low

slight brake bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front exhaust clamp broken

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 83,465 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 83,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2013 73,288 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 46,290 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,975 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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AC08 YTZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AC08 YTZ, 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 AC08 YTZ registered?

AC08 YTZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is AC08 YTZ safe to buy?

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