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YG08 ZZH

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,074 mi
Last recorded173,074 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 173,074 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 158,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both propshaft coupling deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2023 141,318 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated to diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 127,260 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 113,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut inner edge slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,855 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 105,621 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 97,014 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,250 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,625 miles

ALL 4 TYRES LOW 3MM APPROX

BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LAMP ON

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 20 Oct 2017 81,601 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ALL 4 TYRES LOW 3MM APPROX

BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LAMP ON

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,153 miles

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 8 Oct 2016 72,816 miles

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside parking brake recording little effort

Pass 10 Oct 2015 63,459 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,753 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,655 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,557 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 ZZH 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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

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

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