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YG08 KWO

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,069 mi
Last recorded161,069 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 161,069 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 161,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 157,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 149,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear seal on the transmission is leaking oil on to the exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 149,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear seal on the transmission is leaking oil on to the exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty and pipe disconnected (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 143,906 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 143,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 131,774 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

hazards inconsistent timing

Fail 12 Jul 2021 131,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp has burnt spot (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge is below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (255/35zr18) (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre damaged due to wheel rubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front side lights dim

hazards inconsistent timing

Pass 22 Jul 2020 121,320 miles

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

Nearside dip beam dim

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 115,551 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL flexies (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both front side lights, half of halo ring not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,455 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 104,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,523 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 91,523 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,245 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 67,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 61,580 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 54,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 339,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,185 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 KWO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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