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YK08 OHC

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

159,909 mi
Last recorded159,909 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 159,909 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 155,264 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 150,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 143,266 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 130,743 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 125,197 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 125,126 miles

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

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 122,502 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2019 122,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,023 miles

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

undertrays fitted preventing a thorough inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2017 112,022 miles

Slight play offside and nearside rear lower pivot bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 57,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,542 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 OHC 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 94.1%.

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 YK08 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

YK08 OHC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YK08 OHC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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