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YH08 AVX

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,986 mi
Last recorded117,986 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AVX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 117,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 117,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 114,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 113,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

TPMS Light

Pass 7 Mar 2023 109,154 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split in several places! (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 99,742 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 93,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wires showing through cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position freed off lock and lubricated (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,444 miles

2 front tyres 205/50/17; 2 rear tyres 225/45/17 ; tyres ok

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,455 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seat belt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,767 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to get low of tread

front brake hoses are perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,199 miles

rear tyres worn low recommend attention

trigger point not met

Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,089 miles

emissions trigger point not met

sill covers and under trays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,212 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,792 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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YH08 AVX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH08 AVX, 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 AVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH08 AVX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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