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YA08 DWN

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,255 mi
Last recorded141,255 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 DWN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 141,255 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 132,989 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 132,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 130,921 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 130,921 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 125,326 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 119,064 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,378 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 106,979 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2018 106,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,690 miles

Rear bumper and number plate damaged.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,988 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,368 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low emissions no print out

Pass 21 Jun 2014 71,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

low emissions

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 44,391 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,066 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 26,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 DWN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 DWN registered?

YA08 DWN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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