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YC58 EPU

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,985 mi
Last recorded108,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 EPU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 108,985 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer/tailpipe heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

Fail 2 Jul 2026 108,985 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS sensor insecure and could rub on wheel or be snagged easily (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS sensor insecure and could rub on wheel or be snagged easily (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer/tailpipe heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 94,444 miles

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

both rear brake caliper retaining clips missing

nearside front coil spring visually incorrect or incorrectly fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2025 94,437 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake caliper retaining clips missing

nearside front coil spring visually incorrect or incorrectly fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2024 83,027 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked lower o/s corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,715 miles

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

rear tyres wearing edges uneven /feathering

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2022 50,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,249 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,179 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 41,179 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 39,560 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens has slight condensation

Fail 10 Jun 2019 39,560 miles

Offside Rear Inner 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 Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens has slight condensation

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

Pass 25 May 2018 35,761 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 30,658 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 27,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 27,353 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 22,741 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 19,490 miles

Emissions not detected engine too clean

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 14,809 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 7,290 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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YC58 EPU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YC58 EPU, 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 YC58 EPU registered?

YC58 EPU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is YC58 EPU safe to buy?

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