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YG08 CVT

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,017 mi
Last recorded154,017 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CVT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 154,017 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Flexible coupling slightly deteriorated gear box to prop rubber joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 148,665 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surface both sides on front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated gear box to prop rubber joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 144,559 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 137,111 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 137,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

tps light on

Pass 10 Dec 2020 125,244 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 125,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,482 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 109,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Fail 29 Mar 2018 102,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb refitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,472 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 65,138 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,446 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 44,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,844 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,813 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 CVT is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YG08 CVT, 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 YG08 CVT registered?

YG08 CVT is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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