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YF08 MXS

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,611 mi
Last recorded130,611 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 MXS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 130,611 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,545 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 112,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 102,220 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 101,809 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 89,559 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 83,770 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 83,770 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,761 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,179 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,188 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,541 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 51,672 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 39,261 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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YF08 MXS is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YF08 MXS, 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 YF08 MXS registered?

YF08 MXS is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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