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HJ58 RYH

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,183 mi
Last recorded144,183 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 RYH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 144,183 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear high level brake light slightly loose

Pass 29 Oct 2024 137,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Also slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Also slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 137,469 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Also slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Also slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 133,952 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 131,452 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Slight Knocking noise hear from Nearside front but unable to find where from

Pass 27 Oct 2021 120,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner and outer side wall ,Also slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,493 miles

Both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,791 miles

Both rear shock absorbers leaking, But not excessively

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions test aborted no gases being detected

Fail 23 Apr 2019 98,791 miles

Both rear shock absorbers leaking, But not excessively

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions test aborted no gases being detected

Pass 28 Apr 2018 88,035 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking, but not excessively

Fail 21 Apr 2018 88,027 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers leaking, but not excessively

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 81,648 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Centre exhaust clamp slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,918 miles

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)

emmisions smoke reading to low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,722 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 36,659 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,149 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 27,914 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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HJ58 RYH is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HJ58 RYH, 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 HJ58 RYH registered?

HJ58 RYH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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