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YD08 FKO

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,572 mi
Last recorded148,572 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FKO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 148,572 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 148,572 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 144,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupler is beggining to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 144,375 miles

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner side

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 138,894 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 133,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre seat belt due to o/s/r belt clipped into centre buckle. ()

Poor visibility under vehicle due to multiple under trays.

Fail 9 Apr 2021 133,832 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device connector insecure and functionality of device affected (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre seat belt due to o/s/r belt clipped into centre buckle. ()

Poor visibility under vehicle due to multiple under trays.

Pass 17 Apr 2020 128,873 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 128,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 125,443 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 118,885 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 118,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 107,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,872 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,727 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low. 2-3mm

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 FKO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD08 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

YD08 FKO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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