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W26 JLE

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,133 mi
Last recorded162,133 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 JLE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 162,133 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 157,549 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 157,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 153,850 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 153,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 149,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner brake pad quite worn

Pass 14 Sep 2021 142,316 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 102,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 134,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 131,243 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 131,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Unable to test nearside wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 127,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 122,556 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 117,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 116,214 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 94,983 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 94,983 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 83,485 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,098 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

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

Rear discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Jul 2011 39,098 miles

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

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

Front discs slightly worn

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

Rear discs slightly worn

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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W26 JLE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W26 JLE, 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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What year was W26 JLE registered?

W26 JLE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is W26 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W26 JLE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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