2008 BMW 123 2.0L Diesel · Y6 WML
2008 BMW 123 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 167,152 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 123
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,152 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
Y6 WML Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2023
- 167,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y6 WML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 123 (Y6 WML) between November 2011 and August 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”.
Y6 WML Mileage History
- 17/11/201151,719 mi
- 21/11/201151,749 mi+30 mi
- 13/11/201274,220 mi+22,471 mi
- 13/11/201274,220 mi
- 25/11/201395,789 mi+21,569 mi
- 25/11/201395,789 mi
- 25/11/2014103,635 mi+7,846 mi
- 07/11/2015110,790 mi+7,155 mi
- 05/11/2016117,978 mi+7,188 mi
- 12/05/2018126,668 mi+8,690 mi
- 12/05/2018126,668 mi
- 17/07/2019131,850 mi+5,182 mi
- 17/07/2019131,850 mi
- 03/06/2020134,945 mi+3,095 mi
- 09/06/2020134,945 mi
- 22/05/2021137,722 mi+2,777 mi
- 22/06/2022153,764 mi+16,042 mi
- 24/06/2022153,764 mi
- 26/08/2023167,152 mi+13,388 mi
Average of roughly 9,804 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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