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YH08 NVP

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,762 mi
Last recorded136,762 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 136,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 135,368 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 135,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side recording little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 12 Aug 2024 133,529 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 133,527 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,426 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 126,818 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 121,450 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 121,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 117,637 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,477 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,915 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 102,485 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,901 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,547 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

slight damage to n/s front outer tyre wall

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,545 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch or cable siezed STRONG ADVISE TO REPAIR

both front tyres perishing and wearing on the outer edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

nearside front jacking point mounting missing

Pass 29 Mar 2013 55,642 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 45,086 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,086 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,005 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 34,005 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 NVP is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NVP, 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 YH08 NVP registered?

YH08 NVP is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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