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YC08 ACX

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,898 mi
Last recorded150,898 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 ACX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 150,898 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 150,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 143,416 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 143,416 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 138,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 128,687 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 119,723 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

Offside Front tyre worn edges

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

front flexible brake hoses perished

long travel handbrake

Pass 1 Apr 2019 114,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear calliper retaining device missing

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge on legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 99,422 miles

both front flexy brake hose's perished

both front tyres worn edges low outer edge

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2017 99,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front flexy brake hose's perished

both front tyres worn edges low outer edge

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,601 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,596 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,036 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,036 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 ACX is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC08 ACX, 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 ACX registered?

YC08 ACX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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