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YF58 MGJ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,301 mi
Last recorded163,301 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 MGJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 163,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 161,492 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 157,782 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 157,778 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 154,546 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 149,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 144,836 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 137,958 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres on legal limit and worn on edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,810 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 87,394 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 77,953 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

nearside front tyre slighty deteriorated between treads

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre badly worn on outer shoulder 2154018yrft

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated between treads

offside front wheel rim slihgtly distorted

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 7 May 2015 77,953 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

nearside front tyre slighty deteriorated between treads

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre badly worn on outer shoulder 2154018yrft

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated between treads

offside front wheel rim slihgtly distorted

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Low emitter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 60,853 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Low emitter

Offside front tyre worn on both shoulder and tread excessivley scrubbed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,305 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,873 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 30,662 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner + outer edges. no cords showing at time of test.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner + outer edges.

o/s/f tyre worn on iner + outer edges.

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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YF58 MGJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF58 MGJ, 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 YF58 MGJ registered?

YF58 MGJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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