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YL08 WSJ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,996 mi
Last recorded143,996 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WSJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 143,996 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 131,850 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 131,850 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 123,744 miles

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 19 May 2023 117,280 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 117,272 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 111,752 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 100,943 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 93,433 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 86,768 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)

Pass 3 May 2017 80,516 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 73,888 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Fail 30 Apr 2016 73,809 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Pass 9 May 2015 65,425 miles

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

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,560 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,364 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,454 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 33,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YL08 WSJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL08 WSJ, 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 YL08 WSJ registered?

YL08 WSJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is YL08 WSJ safe to buy?

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