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W123 KJB

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,894 mi
Last recorded140,894 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 KJB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 140,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 132,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 124,778 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 124,059 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 124,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres tread wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2022 122,043 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 118,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,490 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 111,064 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,212 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,646 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 59,646 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,110 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 54,110 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 44,407 miles

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

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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W123 KJB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W123 KJB, 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 W123 KJB registered?

W123 KJB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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The MOT history for W123 KJB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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