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Y24 CLF

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,634 mi
Last recorded133,634 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY24 CLF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 133,634 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 133,632 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 131,268 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 126,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 121,019 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 121,011 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,903 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 116,903 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear b/pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 106,396 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 106,394 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 95,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 95,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,649 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre is none run flat but other 3 are run flat tyres

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

dpf clamp to centre section cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2016 68,476 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)

dpf clamp to centre section cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,774 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 48,962 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 48,962 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 May 2013 41,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,834 miles

all four tyres worn on inner + outer edges

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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Y24 CLF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y24 CLF, 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 Y24 CLF registered?

Y24 CLF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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