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YC08 BDV

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,035 mi
Last recorded151,035 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 151,035 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 144,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 144,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 135,233 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 126,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 126,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 119,011 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 111,019 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 111,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 104,181 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 104,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,110 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,969 miles

Steel brake pipes corroded

Windscreen wipers in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2016 40,869 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted.

Fail 31 May 2016 40,859 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,256 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,602 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,691 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 25,384 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 BDV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BDV, 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 YC08 BDV registered?

YC08 BDV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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