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J7 RWF

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,734 mi
Last recorded108,734 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 RWF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 108,734 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF TYRE EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 104,771 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 104,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,302 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 96,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,550 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 89,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,749 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 83,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake soon requires attension/adjustment

Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 76,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,008 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 68,008 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,138 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,578 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,549 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,223 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,914 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 21,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,481 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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J7 RWF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J7 RWF, 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 J7 RWF registered?

J7 RWF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is J7 RWF safe to buy?

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