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YD08 YJC

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,101 mi
Last recorded124,101 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 124,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 121,960 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 19 Oct 2024 120,900 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 14 Oct 2024 120,900 miles

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

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 24 Aug 2023 117,869 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 116,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 114,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 110,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under bonnet insulation insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2019 103,924 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,908 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn/lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass detreating on edge (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in multiple areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,287 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 90,287 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,660 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,690 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,164 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,244 miles

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

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

emission too clean to test

Fail 22 Mar 2014 51,244 miles

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

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

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

emission too clean to test

Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,253 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,125 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 YJC is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

YD08 YJC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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