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YF08 XLN

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,533 mi
Last recorded68,533 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XLN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 57,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 205-50-17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 52,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,835 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,154 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,792 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,700 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,612 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,113 miles

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

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

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 XLN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 XLN registered?

YF08 XLN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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