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N589 JUG

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,142 mi
Last recorded127,142 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 JUG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 127,142 miles

Central Rear Rear differential slightly corroded

Light switch pushed in but still working and secure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,011 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

areas of age related corrosion developing

Fail 6 Nov 2024 117,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

areas of age related corrosion developing

Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,225 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,277 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,770 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,471 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces also wearing thin

both front tyre treads wearing very badly inner/outer edges

oil leak lower part of engine

Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,457 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre startin to crack

Fail 27 Apr 2017 65,665 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre startin to crack

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,158 miles

both front tyres slightly deteriating in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,734 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 54,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,572 miles

nearside front brake binding on slightly at time of test,but released after brake test

Fail 3 Feb 2014 48,572 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding on slightly at time of test,but released after brake test

Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,487 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,644 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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N589 JUG is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N589 JUG, 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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N589 JUG is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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