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AY08 YFZ

2008 BMW 123

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,547 mi
Last recorded69,547 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YFZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 69,547 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 67,126 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 64,472 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,895 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 60,895 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 58,247 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 57,664 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 56,939 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 47,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,026 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,056 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,046 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,163 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,517 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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AY08 YFZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Green 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 AY08 YFZ, 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 AY08 YFZ registered?

AY08 YFZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 YFZ 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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