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YH08 YRN

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,710 mi
Last recorded90,710 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 90,710 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,927 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,592 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,869 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 69,594 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,131 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,921 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,366 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 53,295 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,499 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,547 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,843 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,069 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 YRN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

YH08 YRN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YH08 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 YRN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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