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X99 TJX

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,051 mi
Last recorded155,051 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 TJX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 155,051 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 149,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 144,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 144,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 140,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 140,275 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 136,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 136,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 131,229 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 131,229 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 125,530 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 118,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 107,858 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,987 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 105,987 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,967 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 99,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,017 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 79,920 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on inner edge o/side front tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 71,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,474 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,653 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 31,653 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tread worn low on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

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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X99 TJX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 X99 TJX, 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 X99 TJX registered?

X99 TJX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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