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YH08 AAO

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,729 mi
Last recorded111,729 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AAO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 111,729 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 106,179 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 96,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel/arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 96,775 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel/arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 88,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,922 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2022 86,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,381 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2018 74,968 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,415 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,870 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 16 Mar 2016 57,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 19 Mar 2015 50,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,135 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,559 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 42,556 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,050 miles

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

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

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)

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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YH08 AAO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH08 AAO, 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 YH08 AAO registered?

YH08 AAO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is YH08 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 AAO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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