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YG08 BZT

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,939 mi
Last recorded151,939 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 BZT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 151,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 145,168 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 145,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 133,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 126,238 miles

corrosion to rear subframe and nsf shock body

Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,259 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded but not holed

Fail 11 Oct 2021 120,259 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded but not holed

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,727 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All, front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All rear suspension arm bushes split

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Rear subframe and arms corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 111,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All, front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All rear suspension arm bushes split

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Rear subframe and arms corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,657 miles

both nearside and offside front brake flexible hoses cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner edges worn on both rear tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,370 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 58,762 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,225 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,564 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,972 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,981 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,890 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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YG08 BZT 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 78.9%.

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 YG08 BZT, 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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YG08 BZT is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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