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SJ58 VLA

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,203 mi
Last recorded127,203 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 VLA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 127,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 126,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,290 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 125,290 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 123,644 miles

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

Offside washer pipe/jet leaking under bonnet causing low pressure to washer

under tray obscuring some testable items

Fail 26 Jul 2016 123,643 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside washer pipe/jet leaking under bonnet causing low pressure to washer

under tray obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2015 121,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 120,119 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 117,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,491 miles

differential is leaking oil

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,446 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r

slight play in o/s/r hub bush

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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SJ58 VLA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ58 VLA, 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 SJ58 VLA registered?

SJ58 VLA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SJ58 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ58 VLA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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