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YK08 LWN

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,947 mi
Last recorded128,947 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LWN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 128,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 119,339 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 119,161 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,455 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 112,895 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 Jan 2022 109,968 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 109,965 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 59% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,837 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,503 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 101,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 55% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 95,762 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,671 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,671 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,556 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 71,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,735 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,399 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,243 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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YK08 LWN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YK08 LWN, 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 YK08 LWN registered?

YK08 LWN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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