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WR58 FCE

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,694 mi
Last recorded130,694 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 FCE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 130,694 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 130,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative unseated (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 123,950 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 123,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure base loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 115,582 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,578 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 103,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,559 miles

Manufacturers engine, body and sill covers fitted restricting full inspection of some components .

Pass 24 Jun 2020 80,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,113 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 68,113 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,635 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 63,553 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,062 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 60,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,765 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,936 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,133 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,952 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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WR58 FCE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WR58 FCE, 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 WR58 FCE registered?

WR58 FCE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is WR58 FCE safe to buy?

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