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YC08 AFN

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,273 mi
Last recorded129,273 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 129,273 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 124,408 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazard warning switch faulty Warning lamps not flashing as required (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 124,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazard warning switch faulty Warning lamps not flashing as required (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 124,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun screen fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty Warning lamps flash not flashing as required (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 117,684 miles

all rear suspension components and rear sub frame corroded

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under body components

Pass 24 Aug 2022 104,331 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,502 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,773 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 93,773 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,679 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,089 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 83,787 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,438 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,675 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,119 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,119 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,499 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 AFN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AFN, 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 AFN registered?

YC08 AFN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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