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YG08 ZWS

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,081 mi
Last recorded178,081 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 178,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 175,092 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 171,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 166,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 158,565 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 146,780 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 146,774 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 137,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,961 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush appears to have excessive play but not completely visible without removing arm strongly suggest investigating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 129,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush appears to have excessive play but not completely visible without removing arm strongly suggest investigating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 112,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,463 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,730 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Restricted RPM on smoke test

TYRES, Front tyres severely worn on outer edges,Rear tyres worn too 3mm tread remaining, n/s rea has screw within 25mm of tread edge and a screw in sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emgine runs too clean to obtain emmissions reading.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine too clean to obtain emmissions reading.

headlight switch broken, but still functions.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 26,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine too clean to obtain emmissions reading.

headlight switch broken, but still functions.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,855 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 ZWS is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

YG08 ZWS is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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