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DK58 OEJ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,345 mi
Last recorded140,345 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 OEJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 140,345 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 136,216 miles

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

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

t p s light on

Pass 27 Feb 2024 132,563 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 123,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses outer casings are deteriorating cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses have corrosion to the ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft rubber coupling has cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers are weak (5.3.2 (d))

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

full undertrays fitted

tyre warning lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Mar 2022 115,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses outer casings are deteriorating cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses have corrosion to the ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft rubber coupling has cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers are weak (5.3.2 (d))

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

full undertrays fitted

tyre warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 103,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking under engine cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 100,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,096 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 93,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,768 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,161 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,055 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 54,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 54,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer tread band.

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner tread band.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,199 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,846 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,865 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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DK58 OEJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DK58 OEJ, 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.

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What year was DK58 OEJ registered?

DK58 OEJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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