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RV58 YFJ

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,065 mi
Last recorded170,065 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 YFJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 170,065 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 152,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 138,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 135,165 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 135,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 122,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 110,501 miles

front brake hoses slightly deterioratd

Fail 27 Jun 2018 110,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake hoses slightly deterioratd

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s wiper a little smeary

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,480 miles

long travel on handbrake

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on outer edges and close to legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,747 miles

both rear tyres sidwalls damaged

n,s sill cover damaged

o,s,f wing and bumper damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,450 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 62,686 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,686 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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RV58 YFJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV58 YFJ, 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 RV58 YFJ registered?

RV58 YFJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is RV58 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 YFJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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