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RJ58 YAY

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,665 mi
Last recorded142,665 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 YAY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 142,665 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 142,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,471 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 121,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm + worn very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad wear warning light on

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

parking brake tell tale light on

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,737 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 95,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 77,431 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,163 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,754 miles

nearside front tyre bald on edges.

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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RJ58 YAY is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ58 YAY, 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 RJ58 YAY registered?

RJ58 YAY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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