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YC58 FCX

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,536 mi
Last recorded125,536 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 FCX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 125,536 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 125,536 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps kick up to left. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 115,699 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 115,694 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 108,276 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 108,267 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 103,410 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,125 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,637 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,001 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2016 64,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,921 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 56,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,736 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,277 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,340 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 27,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 FCX 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 YC58 FCX, 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 YC58 FCX registered?

YC58 FCX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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