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YA08 DVC

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,647 mi
Last recorded129,647 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 DVC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 129,647 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 127,931 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 118,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 108,765 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 108,763 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 100,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel has some damage on outer Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 100,715 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel has some damage on outer Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,679 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,586 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,002 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Undertray fitted & obscuring full inspection of some areas / components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 74,860 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Undertray fitted & obscuring full inspection of some areas / components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,397 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,049 miles

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

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

unable to detect exhaust gases for emissions

Fail 5 Oct 2015 61,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

unable to detect exhaust gases for emissions

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r jacking pad missing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres only just legal

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre almost worn to cords on outer edge

runs to clean to test emissions

Pass 24 Sep 2011 35,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,261 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner 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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YA08 DVC is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA08 DVC, 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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YA08 DVC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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