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SJ55 ZOE

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,660 mi
Last recorded144,660 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 ZOE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 144,660 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 138,172 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 127,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 121,025 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 116,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 114,568 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 110,703 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 110,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder 215/40zr18

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 104,782 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder 215/40zr18

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,909 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,172 miles

all tyre treads wearing on the edges

Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,777 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,080 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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SJ55 ZOE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SJ55 ZOE, 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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SJ55 ZOE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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