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PN08 YZO

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

203,901 mi
Last recorded203,901 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 YZO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 203,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 200,006 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 200,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 194,268 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 194,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 184,449 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 174,425 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 162,913 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 145,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 133,940 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 122,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,403 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,753 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,476 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,636 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,751 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,592 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 46,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PN08 YZO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN08 YZO, 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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PN08 YZO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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