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YD08 XVW

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,408 mi
Last recorded136,408 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XVW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 136,408 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2025 136,236 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2024 130,379 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2024 130,235 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2024 130,235 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear subframe showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2023 123,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 114,460 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 114,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 108,864 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,283 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,747 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,905 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,880 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner faces

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,782 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,091 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,480 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,647 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,285 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XVW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

YD08 XVW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is YD08 XVW safe to buy?

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