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MA58 JZE

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

187,757 mi
Last recorded187,757 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 JZE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 187,757 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 187,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 180,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlight damaged

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 180,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlight damaged

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 172,128 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 172,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 164,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 163,197 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 155,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 145,600 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 131,723 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 131,723 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,667 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 115,667 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 105,325 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 105,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres 245/35/18

nearside rear tyre has wall damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres 215/40/18

Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,702 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 86,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,731 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 47,933 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders to the wall

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,933 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders to the wall

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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MA58 JZE is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MA58 JZE, 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 MA58 JZE registered?

MA58 JZE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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