2008 BMW 123 2.0L Diesel · SC08 YVX
2008 BMW 123 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 99,007 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 123
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SC08 YVX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2022
- 99,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC08 YVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 123 (SC08 YVX) between July 2011 and June 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”.
SC08 YVX Mileage History
- 27/07/201135,758 mi
- 27/07/201135,758 mi
- 23/07/201243,076 mi+7,318 mi
- 23/07/201346,513 mi+3,437 mi
- 07/07/201447,337 mi+824 mi
- 07/07/201447,337 mi
- 08/07/201549,891 mi+2,554 mi
- 04/08/201651,072 mi+1,181 mi
- 09/08/201756,784 mi+5,712 mi
- 13/08/201862,688 mi+5,904 mi
- 13/08/201862,688 mi
- 05/08/201971,757 mi+9,069 mi
- 12/08/202080,063 mi+8,306 mi
- 17/08/202080,150 mi+87 mi
- 30/06/202183,709 mi+3,559 mi
- 14/06/202299,007 mi+15,298 mi
Average of roughly 5,812 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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