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YH08 ZCJ

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,740 mi
Last recorded107,740 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ZCJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 107,740 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 104,475 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2024 99,497 miles

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

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 96,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,703 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake flexi hoses perished

front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,946 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 78,855 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 21 May 2018 68,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,608 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,769 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,166 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 16,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 13,698 miles

tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2011 13,698 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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 ZCJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver 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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

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

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