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MA58 KWZ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,357 mi
Last recorded149,357 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 KWZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 149,357 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 147,569 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 136,251 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 130,534 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 124,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,031 miles

front tyres worn on inners

n/s/f flexi hose perished

Pass 10 Sep 2019 108,907 miles

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 6 Sep 2018 100,247 miles

Front Tyre's Slightly Perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,406 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,243 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 78,079 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 77,419 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 62,328 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 59,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2013 50,592 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 41,172 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,492 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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MA58 KWZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MA58 KWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA58 KWZ registered?

MA58 KWZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is MA58 KWZ safe to buy?

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