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YC08 CVL

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,130 mi
Last recorded179,130 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 CVL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 179,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 179,130 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 167,758 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 149,297 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 149,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 131,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe support bracket excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 120,400 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 116,836 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 108,113 miles

engine mil lamp on

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum legal required tread depth

Fail 2 Oct 2018 108,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine mil lamp on

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum legal required tread depth

Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,537 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,468 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,356 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,420 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 25,555 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,452 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 20,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres starting to crack along tread pattern.

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

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

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 CVL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black 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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

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

Is YC08 CVL safe to buy?

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