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HV08 YOK

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,545 mi
Last recorded134,545 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YOK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 134,545 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 134,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,127 miles

o/s/ aim slightly dull

small oil leaks

washers weak!

Pass 8 Feb 2024 118,515 miles

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

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

flywheel noisy!

prop shaft rubber joints worn and cracked!

Fail 8 Feb 2024 118,515 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

prop shaft rubber joints worn and cracked!

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

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

flywheel noisy!

Pass 7 Feb 2023 110,607 miles

BAD OIL LEAKS!!!

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off limits!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off limits!! (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre small cuts & worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2022 100,826 miles

oil leaks!

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,880 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 92,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 87,297 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 83,392 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,851 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall has deep cut nearly down to cords

Fail 8 Feb 2018 79,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases due to mounting bracket broken away from system (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall has deep cut nearly down to cords

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,172 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,008 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 61,008 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,285 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,798 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,826 miles

Front & Rear brake discs in poor condition.

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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HV08 YOK is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV08 YOK, 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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HV08 YOK is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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