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YA08 NTK

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,902 mi
Last recorded194,902 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NTK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 194,902 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 194,902 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 188,750 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 184,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 179,179 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 172,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear caliper rattle spring missing

Pass 12 Nov 2020 168,725 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 142,055 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 16 Feb 2019 142,050 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,799 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 116,796 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 111,227 miles

prop.shaft rear rubber joint perished & splits showing

rear brake pads lowish

slight oil leak from differential unit

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,611 miles

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

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak Differential unit ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 98,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak Differential unit ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,009 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 76,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,968 miles

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

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

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,784 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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YA08 NTK is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA08 NTK, 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 YA08 NTK registered?

YA08 NTK is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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