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DE58 OYB

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,951 mi
Last recorded183,951 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 OYB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 183,951 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 177,475 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and subfram corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 177,463 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and subfram corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 170,277 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 162,837 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 154,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 145,575 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged * (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 142,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 132,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 126,300 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 123,938 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 123,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 121,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 112,082 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 112,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,237 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 90,066 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm 225/45/17W

Fail 24 Nov 2012 90,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake warning light on

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm 225/45/17W

Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,782 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 66,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DE58 OYB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE58 OYB, 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 DE58 OYB registered?

DE58 OYB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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