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MR55 JNW

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,450 mi
Last recorded188,450 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 JNW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 188,450 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 188,450 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 184,778 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 180,771 miles

Nearside Rear Inner ANTI-STABILITY CONTROL INSECURE

Fail 5 Oct 2023 180,771 miles

Nearside Rear Inner ANTI-STABILITY CONTROL INSECURE

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 163,301 miles

Nearside Rear anti-stability control switch not connected likely to fall of n/s rear

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 163,284 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear anti-stability control switch not connected likely to fall of n/s rear

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 155,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both n/s o/s tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 14 Sep 2021 155,528 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both n/s o/s inner suspension arm rubber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear o/s upper suspension arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both n/s o/s tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 151,291 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 147,846 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 147,846 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 130,895 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 130,514 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,151 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay covers & vehicle undertrays obscuring some items

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,332 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing/worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,008 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 50,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,442 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 45,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,508 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 28,578 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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MR55 JNW is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MR55 JNW, 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 MR55 JNW registered?

MR55 JNW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is MR55 JNW safe to buy?

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