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YB08 KHZ

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,311 mi
Last recorded120,311 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 KHZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 120,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 117,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s tyres approx 2-3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring support arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 117,888 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s tyres approx 2-3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring support arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,266 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to go white

engine oil on plastic under pan below engine

Pass 13 Mar 2023 110,725 miles

plastic under tray showing signs of an engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,365 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [BOTH] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 102,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,820 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,017 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 90,017 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 83,993 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,812 miles

both front brake hoses splitting

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 7 Jun 2016 77,810 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front top arm (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses splitting

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,906 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 5 Jul 2014 59,664 miles

Both rear tyres at 3mm of tread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 59,664 miles

Both rear tyres at 3mm of tread

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,648 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn 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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YB08 KHZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red 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 YB08 KHZ, 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 YB08 KHZ registered?

YB08 KHZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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