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YG08 ZVA

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

221,351 mi
Last recorded221,351 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZVA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 221,351 miles

Age related underbody corrosion

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 207,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 197,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 186,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 176,039 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 159,852 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 145,176 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,300 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 118,409 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,917 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 104,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,399 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 92,399 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 78,533 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,933 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,635 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,276 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 ZVA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

YG08 ZVA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 ZVA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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