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YD08 FPG

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,251 mi
Last recorded159,251 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 159,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 140,462 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 127,495 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 118,390 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,684 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 113,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 112,451 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 112,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,799 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 107,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,009 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 104,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,476 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 93,115 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 84,517 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 64,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,366 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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,489 miles

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 FPG 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 83.3%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG registered?

YD08 FPG is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 FPG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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