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YD08 YLP

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,046 mi
Last recorded132,046 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YLP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 132,046 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 125,266 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 125,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently stuck closed (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability attachment bracket excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear subframe attachment bracket corroded

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 117,427 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 117,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 105,878 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 98,812 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 15 Feb 2020 96,826 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 96,825 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 93,714 miles

Both front brake hoses are deteriorating

Bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Hub noisy on rotation

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,092 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 Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

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 Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,332 miles

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

front upper grill insecure

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Aug 2016 81,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

front upper grill insecure

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,594 miles

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

child seat fitted at the time of the test

Fail 30 Jul 2015 77,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,918 miles

Age cracks in tread of front tyres.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,401 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 56,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,665 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 41,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,985 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 YLP is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YLP, 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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YD08 YLP is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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