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YC58 YUY

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,742 mi
Last recorded101,742 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YUY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 101,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 98,485 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 98,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 93,127 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 93,127 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 88,160 miles

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

centre stop lamp lens damaged but does not affect light output

Pass 30 Dec 2021 83,280 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,333 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer wear

Pass 19 Dec 2019 71,579 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight damage

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 71,578 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight damage

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 69,159 miles

emissions not tested - not picked up

Fail 20 Dec 2018 69,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

emissions not tested - not picked up

Pass 28 Dec 2017 61,740 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 53,824 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 53,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,412 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 46,412 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 39,130 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 39,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,736 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 17,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 YUY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YUY, 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 YUY registered?

YC58 YUY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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The MOT history for YC58 YUY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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