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OY08 VYL

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,494 mi
Last recorded112,494 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 VYL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 112,494 miles

front brake flexis very slightly perished

interior mirror not present

osr tyre starting to slightly wear inner

Pass 23 Oct 2024 108,698 miles

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

Central rear view mirror missing

Front brake pads very low, discs worn & lipped

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

headlamp lenses hazy

Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,194 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,747 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front fog lamps flickering

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer 205/50r17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer 205/50r17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 100,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front fog lamps flickering

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer 205/50r17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer 205/50r17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 97,985 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 97,984 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,449 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensation not affecting beam

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,585 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 90,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,927 miles

Under shields fitted

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 78,921 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,264 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,704 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,499 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,902 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,007 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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OY08 VYL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OY08 VYL, 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 OY08 VYL registered?

OY08 VYL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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