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YC08 AAF

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,533 mi
Last recorded117,533 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 AAF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 114,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 108,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 18 Jul 2023 108,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,003 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,061 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 71,105 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,131 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,843 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 51,592 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing badly on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre slightly cut on tread

Pass 3 May 2016 40,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 May 2014 23,385 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 19,410 miles

front tyres wearing edges

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2012 16,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2012 16,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 13,046 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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YC08 AAF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YC08 AAF, 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 YC08 AAF registered?

YC08 AAF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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