CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y11 BJR

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,425 mi
Last recorded104,425 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 BJR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 104,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 100,868 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,212 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 88,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 80,741 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 80,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 77,306 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,751 miles

front tyres wearing low and edges worn

n/s/f roll bar link has play

rear brake pads look low

Pass 23 Feb 2019 66,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2018 58,964 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 46,586 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,820 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 32,261 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,262 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 25,262 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,210 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
Full BMW 123 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y11 BJR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y11 BJR, 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

How do I check the history of Y11 BJR?

You can check the full history of Y11 BJR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y11 BJR registered?

Y11 BJR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is Y11 BJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y11 BJR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y11 BJR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y11 BJR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.