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J5 YYA

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,725 mi
Last recorded132,725 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 YYA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 132,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 124,689 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 124,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2024 116,422 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 116,422 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,901 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 109,447 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,770 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 102,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,248 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,863 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount or bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,072 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,058 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 83,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,917 miles

Front tyres both sides are bald on the inner edges and cracking all around the treads

exhaust clamp broken on a joint allowing system to twist and move about a lot

Pass 21 Nov 2015 70,544 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,207 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 50,232 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,814 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 23,814 miles

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

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

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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J5 YYA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J5 YYA, 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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J5 YYA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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