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YC58 SXV

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,590 mi
Last recorded53,590 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 SXV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 53,590 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 50,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 47,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 44,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,167 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 42,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,718 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 38,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 30,976 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,146 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,267 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall slightly damaged

nearside front wheel rim damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,178 miles

Emmisions not detected

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 18,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 13,777 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

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 SXV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

YC58 SXV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is YC58 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 SXV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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