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YG08 KZE

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,862 mi
Last recorded154,862 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 154,862 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 146,282 miles

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

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))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 146,278 miles

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

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

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))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 141,577 miles

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

rear subframe rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2023 128,596 miles

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))

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2022 119,467 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 119,467 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 111,023 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 111,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,179 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,322 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,509 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 66,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,039 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside front perished and wearing on edges

rear brake discs slightly scored on inner faces

Fail 10 Mar 2014 58,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside front perished and wearing on edges

rear brake discs slightly scored on inner faces

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,333 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 KZE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KZE, 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 KZE registered?

YG08 KZE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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