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YD08 YDV

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,053 mi
Last recorded77,053 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,053 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 74,973 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 70,317 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,298 miles

Front rubber brake hoses cracking (minor)

Offside Rear Outer brake pad starting to wear thin

main prop shaft rear rubber coupling splitting

plastic brake servo pipe has flat spot worn in it

Fail 15 Feb 2021 66,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres bald on edges (advise rep) (5.2.3 (e))

Front rubber brake hoses cracking (minor)

Offside Rear Outer brake pad starting to wear thin

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

main prop shaft rear rubber coupling splitting

plastic brake servo pipe has flat spot worn in it

Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,737 miles

Front rubber brake hoses cracking (minor)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges ,also cracking in tread ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing very low on inner shoulder

plastic brake servo hose has flat spot worn in it

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,746 miles

plastic brake servo vac pipe has flat spot wearing in it

Fail 21 Feb 2018 55,746 miles

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

plastic brake servo vac pipe has flat spot wearing in it

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,210 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner shoulder (advise replacement)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,197 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Offside Front tyre bald on edges (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,018 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,067 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,775 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,476 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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 YDV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YDV, 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 YDV registered?

YD08 YDV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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