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B18 NJH

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

187,491 mi
Last recorded187,491 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 NJH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 187,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 161,979 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 148,747 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 134,811 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,360 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,782 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 42,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 42,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2014 35,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,955 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,792 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 19,758 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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B18 NJH is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B18 NJH, 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 B18 NJH registered?

B18 NJH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is B18 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 NJH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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