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YD08 XRT

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,386 mi
Last recorded194,386 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 194,386 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 186,731 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 177,889 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 168,829 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 168,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 159,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 153,069 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 142,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 5 Sep 2018 133,937 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

both front brake hoses perished

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2017 116,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Undertrays fitted obscuring some of underside

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,900 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 80,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,077 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view to some componants

Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jul 2013 62,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

smoke test to clean to read

Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

smoke test to clean to read

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,861 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,870 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 XRT is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 XRT registered?

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

Is YD08 XRT safe to buy?

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