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Y700 MCN

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,778 mi
Last recorded130,778 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY700 MCN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 130,778 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 126,688 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 121,269 miles

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

Suspension components corroded under the vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2022 114,917 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 114,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 114,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,620 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 100,339 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 92,558 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 92,557 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 84,084 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,026 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,767 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 61,996 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front inner brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,996 miles

Oil leak

both front inner brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,239 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,202 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,780 miles

wind screen washers are weak

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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Y700 MCN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y700 MCN, 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 Y700 MCN registered?

Y700 MCN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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