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YF08 YAH

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

192,940 mi
Last recorded192,940 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 YAH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 192,940 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 192,924 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 192,924 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 191,232 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake just met requirements

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

rear subframe and supports heavily undersealed

rear subframe supports corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 180,386 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 169,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 157,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 145,852 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 144,635 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 141,841 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 141,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front has part of rim protector cut

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

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

slight damage to windscreen but not over limit

Pass 13 Jun 2017 137,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 small areas of damage (8.3.1a)

both front tyres getting low on tread depth on inner sides

nearside front tyre has a small damage to rim protector also near side rear tyre has a larger part of rim protecter missing but no cords showin

Pass 6 Jun 2016 129,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some damage to rim protector part of tyre but no cords showing

Nearside Rear large section of rim protector on tyre is missing but no cords showing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 111,081 miles

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

nearside front tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,881 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,414 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 45,414 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YAH is a 2008 BMW 123 in White 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 YF08 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

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

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