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YH58 ZZO

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,452 mi
Last recorded108,452 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 ZZO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 108,452 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 106,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 106,292 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,561 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 102,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/4018rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/3518y rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid becoming contaminated

Central Brake light lens broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 96,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/3518y rft (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 96,941 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/3518y rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,888 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,977 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 62,252 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 61,680 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 61,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 59,904 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 59,904 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 55,819 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 55,819 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,147 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 53,147 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 50,549 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre does not look to sit on rim properly, (different make to all other tyres but correct size)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF and NSF tyres starting to scrub inside edges and also perish

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,549 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre does not look to sit on rim properly, (different make to all other tyres but correct size)

OSF and NSF tyres starting to scrub inside edges and also perish

Pass 1 Nov 2014 50,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f side mirror cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,643 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 46,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,264 miles

Both front and rear brake discs look worn.

Rear brake pads worn,look like on minimum thickness NOW to pass MOT.

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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YH58 ZZO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YH58 ZZO, 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 YH58 ZZO registered?

YH58 ZZO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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