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YG08 KJE

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,705 mi
Last recorded122,705 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KJE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 122,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front exhaust joining clamp defective

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reverse light not working

Rear window wash not spraying

Fail 4 Jul 2026 122,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front exhaust joining clamp defective

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse light not working

Rear window wash not spraying

Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,445 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 100,829 miles

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 28 Apr 2023 97,568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 90,035 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,435 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,275 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,389 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 32,728 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,720 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,271 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,171 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edge

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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YG08 KJE 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 94.4%.

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 YG08 KJE, 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

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What year was YG08 KJE registered?

YG08 KJE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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