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YK58 VOU

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,201 mi
Last recorded142,201 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 VOU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 142,201 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 142,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 139,346 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 139,340 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 134,523 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 134,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to badly seized brake

Pass 24 Nov 2022 131,520 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 131,520 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 127,036 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 127,036 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,153 miles

Boot latch sticky

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 121,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Boot latch sticky

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 107,758 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 107,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,621 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,820 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 66,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,362 miles

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

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

emissions too low to detect

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2016 53,067 miles

engine covers fitted

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,371 miles

adv engine covers fitted and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,904 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,502 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,907 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)

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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YK58 VOU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK58 VOU, 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 YK58 VOU registered?

YK58 VOU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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