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WJ58 SZV

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,289 mi
Last recorded146,289 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 SZV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 146,289 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing bold inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2024 139,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 132,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 127,034 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering arm slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2022 127,034 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering arm slight play

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 120,783 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,869 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 11 Apr 2019 96,517 miles

Front position lamps have a blue tint to the light output

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling connecting to the diff is starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses on the n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level is low - just on the minimum mark

Fail 11 Apr 2019 96,517 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small sticker removed which could make the character misread (0.1 (d))

Front position lamps have a blue tint to the light output

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling connecting to the diff is starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses on the n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements screw cap removed which could make the character misread (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level is low - just on the minimum mark

Pass 17 Mar 2018 88,691 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,228 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 74,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,388 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,092 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,554 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,644 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,547 miles

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

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

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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WJ58 SZV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black 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 WJ58 SZV, 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 WJ58 SZV registered?

WJ58 SZV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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