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YD08 YHZ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,246 mi
Last recorded98,246 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,246 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 98,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 87,316 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,309 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 76,309 miles

Service brake excessively binding offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 74,393 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 74,383 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear 1.6mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 71,754 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 67,233 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 67,233 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,025 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 62,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 57,382 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 57,382 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2017 53,894 miles

Both front tyres cracked on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre valve perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2017 53,894 miles

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

Both front tyres cracked on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre valve perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 43,273 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,269 miles

both f tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 14 Mar 2012 32,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,043 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 23,731 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 YHZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

YD08 YHZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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