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DU08 YOR

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,872 mi
Last recorded135,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 YOR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 135,872 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 132,976 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 1 Jul 2024 129,730 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 129,730 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 126,019 miles

Heat shield on the cat is loose and rattling

Fail 24 Jun 2023 126,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Heat shield on the cat is loose and rattling

Pass 9 Jun 2022 123,465 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 117,417 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splits is rubber connecting donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 110,906 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 110,906 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 100,974 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,105 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,733 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 63,733 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,079 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)

undetected peak on emmissions

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,003 miles

emm to clean to read

wipers poor

Fail 25 Jun 2014 39,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emm to clean to read

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,597 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 25,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,514 miles

No emissions recorded.(Zero peak).

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,947 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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DU08 YOR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DU08 YOR, 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 DU08 YOR registered?

DU08 YOR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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