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YC58 SBU

2008 BMW 123

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,177 mi
Last recorded107,177 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 SBU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 107,177 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 103,223 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 103,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 97,758 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))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 97,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 27 Jan 2023 94,150 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,775 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,540 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 80,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,977 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,817 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 66,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,368 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 26,255 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,680 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 15,351 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 15,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 7,460 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 SBU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC58 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

YC58 SBU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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