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S26 XYG

2008 BMW 123

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,086 mi
Last recorded118,086 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 XYG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 118,086 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 114,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

n/s park brake a little slower to apply than o/s

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2025 114,853 miles

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also completely bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

n/s park brake a little slower to apply than o/s

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2024 113,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

stretch tyres fitted but not yet to mot fail criteria

Pass 5 Jun 2023 105,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

belly pan, side skirts and floor covers fitted

stretch tyres fitted but not yet to any mot fail criteria

Pass 1 Jun 2022 95,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges but 4mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,824 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,582 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 19 Oct 2019 71,326 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,508 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,453 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 49,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also scrubbed off on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,805 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)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and cracking on tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,563 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,886 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 25,746 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,739 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge close to cords

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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S26 XYG is a 2008 BMW 123 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S26 XYG, 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 S26 XYG registered?

S26 XYG is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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