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YD08 XCW

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

181,621 mi
Last recorded181,621 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XCW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 181,621 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 171,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 171,027 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 29 Oct 2022 170,957 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2021 170,206 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 168,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 166,973 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 162,981 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 156,439 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 142,350 miles

Rear brake discs surfaces corroded & worn

Pass 9 Apr 2016 121,895 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Apr 2016 121,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK

Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,153 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,705 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,602 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,242 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 XCW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

YD08 XCW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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