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Y8 UGS

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,804 mi
Last recorded146,804 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 UGS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 146,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 141,933 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 141,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 136,166 miles

Front Exhaust flexi damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 136,166 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 130,634 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 126,667 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 126,667 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 123,468 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 119,583 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 119,583 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,290 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,271 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,756 miles

traction control and brake warning light on

Fail 2 Feb 2017 88,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

traction control and brake warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,559 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,343 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,289 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 54,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 33,350 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,392 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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Y8 UGS is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y8 UGS, 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 Y8 UGS registered?

Y8 UGS is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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