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YC08 DXE

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,262 mi
Last recorded154,262 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 DXE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 154,262 miles

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

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

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

o/s park brake effort low

surface rust on rear subframe

Fail 21 Oct 2025 154,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

o/s park brake effort low

surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 16 Oct 2024 146,511 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 136,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 129,368 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 129,366 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both have tears on inside sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 120,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,615 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 113,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear suspension in general is coroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 103,073 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,367 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,500 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 84,962 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 84,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,303 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,922 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 57,933 miles

small chip on windscreen outwith zone a

Fail 20 May 2013 57,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

small chip on windscreen outwith zone a

Pass 18 May 2012 48,491 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,098 miles

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

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 DXE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey 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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

YC08 DXE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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