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YD08 VHE

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,672 mi
Last recorded115,672 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 115,672 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 108,257 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker top mounting slight play

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 105,186 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 95,585 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 90,587 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 90,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

h/brake long travel

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,102 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 79,102 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2017 67,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 67,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,052 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)

full engine & body undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,245 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,381 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 30 Mar 2012 36,901 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,878 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 VHE 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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

YD08 VHE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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