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YE08 UDO

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,201 mi
Last recorded73,201 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UDO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 73,201 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 71,861 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 71,861 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 70,567 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,231 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 64,174 miles

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,795 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 54,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,048 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,489 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,793 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 40,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,039 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,157 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 22,845 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 22,845 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 21,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,864 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 14,412 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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YE08 UDO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YE08 UDO, 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 YE08 UDO registered?

YE08 UDO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is YE08 UDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 UDO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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