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DY58 WFJ

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,407 mi
Last recorded140,407 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 WFJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 140,407 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 140,407 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 122,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 122,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 112,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 112,172 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 112,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front head lights loses in mounts

engine covers and under rays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,611 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,894 miles

front discs worn front pads low

Pass 11 May 2015 31,447 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 26,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,111 miles

Front and rear wiper blades, poor wipe. Front and rear brake discs, starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,812 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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DY58 WFJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY58 WFJ, 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 DY58 WFJ registered?

DY58 WFJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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