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YD08 CHY

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,776 mi
Last recorded145,776 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 CHY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 145,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,889 miles

Emissions only just passed

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handbrake low effort

Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,902 miles

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

O/S headlight hight adjuster not working as it should

Offside Front bRAKE HOSE TWISTED

Pass 22 Mar 2022 119,318 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 119,318 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,398 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,846 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,632 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,286 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,070 miles

Central prop shaft coupling rubber damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake warning light on

front bonnet and bumper damaged and insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 59,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,798 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,926 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 43,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,227 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 38,227 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front 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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YD08 CHY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD08 CHY, 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 YD08 CHY registered?

YD08 CHY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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