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YD08 YGL

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,315 mi
Last recorded165,315 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YGL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 165,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 163,376 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 163,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 161,807 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 159,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 150,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 125,073 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,351 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 99,409 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,108 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,822 miles

emissions beyond scope of smoke meter

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,820 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,629 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,210 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,576 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,575 miles

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

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

n/s/f/ tyre cracked but ok 4 test

Fail 30 Mar 2012 24,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,363 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cord

plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 YGL is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

YD08 YGL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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