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YD08 FSJ

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,533 mi
Last recorded127,533 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FSJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 127,533 miles

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 127,531 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 120,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlight condensated

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

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

Nearside Rear Top mount corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 114,957 miles

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

high level stop lamp only 50% illuminates

Pass 11 Feb 2023 111,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205 50 17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2022 108,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225 45 17 runflat fitted (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,550 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 102,350 miles

Both front brake hoses perrished

Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,958 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 98,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,788 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,297 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,451 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,284 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 141,647 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,130 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet safety catch seized (freed off)

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,882 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,024 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 FSJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

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

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