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JM05 SLY

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,483 mi
Last recorded148,483 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM05 SLY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 148,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 143,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 139,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 131,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 126,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 121,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 116,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 109,670 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,388 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,155 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,980 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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JM05 SLY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 JM05 SLY, 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 JM05 SLY registered?

JM05 SLY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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