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YK08 NUB

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,851 mi
Last recorded119,851 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 NUB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 119,851 miles

Offside rear light unit slightly damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2025 119,851 miles

Offside rear light unit slightly damaged

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 119,033 miles

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

Offside rear light unit slightly damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,275 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 117,275 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,016 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 116,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 115,009 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges surfaces perishing on treads

Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,363 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on edges and surface perishing on treads

Slight damage to front screen

Pass 5 Nov 2019 112,425 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on edges light surface perishing on treads

Slight damage to front screen

Fail 4 Nov 2019 112,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have slight wear on edges light surface perishing on treads

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

Slight damage to front screen

Pass 18 Oct 2018 107,377 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 102,686 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 102,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,359 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,929 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyre treads getting low

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,938 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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,355 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 20,070 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 19,700 miles

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

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

smoke test too low to record

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 NUB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NUB, 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 YK08 NUB registered?

YK08 NUB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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