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J9 VKG

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,620 mi
Last recorded134,620 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 VKG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 134,620 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 132,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 126,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 119,760 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 113,216 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn at rear lower wishbone, bush in stub axle has slight play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,619 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 110,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,534 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 98,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 75,357 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,994 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,972 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 58,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,730 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,036 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner and outer edges possible cause under inflated, possible tyre noise may be apparent.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 50,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner and outer edges possible cause under inflated, possible tyre noise may be apparent.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,289 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Stone chip in front screen outside swept area

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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J9 VKG is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J9 VKG, 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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J9 VKG is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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