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YF08 XOU

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,996 mi
Last recorded179,996 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XOU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 179,996 miles

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

cover sills shiekds

Pass 15 Sep 2023 171,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 161,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 150,664 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff/driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 150,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff/driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 141,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 136,096 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front undertray damaged

Inboard parking brakes imbalanced/off side rear poor performance

Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,233 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth at centre of tyre 1.6mm/inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 115,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 111,251 miles

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

Offside Front Outer TYRE PUNCTURE

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

Rear rear axle differential leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,077 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,726 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,187 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 34,139 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 34,070 miles

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

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

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 XOU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XOU, 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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YF08 XOU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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