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YG08 CWX

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,724 mi
Last recorded101,724 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CWX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip not bigger then 10mm in side zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 101,724 miles

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip not bigger then 10mm in side zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,969 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 92,096 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 92,090 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,899 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,860 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,192 miles

rear inner brake pads hard to see

Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,149 miles

Nearside Front and offside front wiper blades worn

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,443 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Apr 2015 41,468 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2014 36,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2011 17,833 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 CWX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YG08 CWX, 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 YG08 CWX registered?

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

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