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YC08 CLF

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,983 mi
Last recorded80,983 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 80,983 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 76,564 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 76,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front subframe arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2021 63,136 miles

rear suspension arm bushes slight play

Pass 26 May 2020 59,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 53,026 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 53,022 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 46,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 40,814 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked on tread

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 34,223 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 28,960 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 20,370 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 12,932 miles

advice front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,605 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 CLF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CLF, 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 CLF registered?

YC08 CLF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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