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YT08 FHX

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,730 mi
Last recorded166,730 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 FHX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 166,730 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 163,997 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at diff end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 160,159 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at rear differencial split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 160,139 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at rear differencial split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 152,955 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 149,309 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2019 147,742 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 143,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 139,328 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 139,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 135,228 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 135,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 130,639 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,883 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Feb 2013 104,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 100,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YT08 FHX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT08 FHX, 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 YT08 FHX registered?

YT08 FHX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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