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YC08 AVV

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,769 mi
Last recorded153,769 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 AVV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 153,769 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 153,769 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 152,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 137,437 miles

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

No Emissions Pick-up 63c

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 137,429 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

No Emissions Pick-up 63c

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 120,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 100,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

no emissions pickup

Fail 6 Sep 2021 100,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

no emissions pickup

Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,812 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 83,408 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

emissions to clean for smoke meter

smell of diesel fumes from under bonnet

unable to see brake fluid reservoir and brake servo

under trays fitted so unable to see some components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges and is splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges and is splitting (4.1.E.1)

unable to see servo and brake fluid level

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,185 miles

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

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

emissions to clean for test

travel on handbrake

undertrays

Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,886 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,879 miles

(front) tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

(front)tyres cracking inside tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,860 miles

(both) front tyres slightly cracking inside tread

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2011 17,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

(both) front tyres slightly cracking inside tread

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 AVV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue 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 AVV, 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 AVV registered?

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

Is YC08 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 AVV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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