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YC58 UAS

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,238 mi
Last recorded132,238 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 132,238 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 128,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 124,130 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 118,144 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 110,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,333 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 95,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 89,844 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 89,207 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,150 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,844 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mount brocken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 11 Jul 2015 68,844 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mount brocken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 16 May 2014 60,638 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 60,638 miles

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

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

Brake Warning Light Illuminating Amber.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,745 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 44,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 44,517 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,418 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UAS is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UAS, 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 UAS registered?

YC58 UAS is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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