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YK08 OFC

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,568 mi
Last recorded134,568 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2026 134,568 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust large hole and blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section holed and blowing around hanger bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced reduced and no visible beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks visible on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split and cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 brakes are slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,528 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 132,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 129,146 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 122,014 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,070 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 103,899 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,876 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,857 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 69,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,853 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,582 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,215 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 35,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 35,889 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,627 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 OFC is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

YK08 OFC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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