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YC08 BYJ

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,173 mi
Last recorded121,173 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 121,173 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working and lens missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 120,217 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 120,217 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,146 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 112,327 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 106,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 101,739 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 80,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,956 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,721 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,134 miles

Both front tyres have worn very low on the inner and outer edges and are close to showing cord

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,669 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,380 miles

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S front tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges - Replace ASAP

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

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

O/S rear tyre worn severely on inner edge - Replace ASAP

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

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

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges - Replace now

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,069 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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 BYJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 BYJ, 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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YC08 BYJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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