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YF58 LTV

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,807 mi
Last recorded138,807 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LTV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 138,807 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 138,807 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front brake warning light on

Nearside Front repeater loose

Pass 7 Sep 2023 132,397 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 132,397 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 123,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 123,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 118,620 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 110,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear indicator showing slight white light

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 110,666 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter/ pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear indicator showing slight white light

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,450 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,522 miles

Front reg cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2018 85,522 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front reg cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,133 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,318 miles

Rear both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear rubber donut on prop shaft spliting

covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 74,302 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and radial cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear rubber donut on prop shaft spliting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,646 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,132 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,132 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,417 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 28,355 miles

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)

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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YF58 LTV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF58 LTV, 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 YF58 LTV registered?

YF58 LTV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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