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YG08 ZVZ

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,112 mi
Last recorded132,112 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZVZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 132,112 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 132,112 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 128,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front suspension arm front bush worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged multiple times, strongly advise to change/replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread edge

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49 percent imbalanced, only just met requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2024 125,316 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber on rear coupling starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 125,316 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber on rear coupling starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 121,278 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 112,261 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 96,252 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,806 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 4 Aug 2017 79,767 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,480 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,446 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 61,273 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,102 miles

ns/os front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 52,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

ns/os front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,822 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,351 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 ZVZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ registered?

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

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