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YG08 JVV

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,654 mi
Last recorded97,654 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 97,654 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to subframe brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to subframe brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Calliper brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 97,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to subframe brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to subframe brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Calliper brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 97,644 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to subframe brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to subframe brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Calliper brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. would appear repairs or adjustment required

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 91,760 miles

Nearside Park brake effort below expected; overall effort at 16% (pass/fail limit)

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

Undertrays fitted, full underside inspection not possible

Pass 14 Dec 2023 89,778 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to front clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 89,731 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre to front clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 84,183 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,490 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 73,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 67,591 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted. This is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,289 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,134 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 Nov 2015 40,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,041 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 33,690 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,707 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,624 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 22 Feb 2011 17,909 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 JVV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver 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 YG08 JVV, 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 JVV registered?

YG08 JVV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 JVV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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