MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
n/s/r tyre wear 2mm BORDERLINE
o/s/f tyre wear on edges BORDERLINE
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
n/s/r tyre wear 2mm BORDERLINE
o/s/f tyre wear on edges BORDERLINE
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge
tyre monitoring system light illuminates a fault
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge
tyre monitoring system light illuminates a fault
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
YM08 EBV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 YM08 EBV, 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
How do I check the history of YM08 EBV?
You can check the full history of YM08 EBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YM08 EBV registered?
YM08 EBV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 15 July 2008.
Is YM08 EBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YM08 EBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YM08 EBV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YM08 EBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.