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YD08 XFY

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,149 mi
Last recorded139,149 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 139,149 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 139,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 127,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 127,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 115,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 101,682 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,711 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 86,640 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 65,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 55,357 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,048 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2015 35,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,063 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,307 miles

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 13 Mar 2013 23,734 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2013 23,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,763 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,942 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 XFY 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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

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

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