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YH58 LJJ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,402 mi
Last recorded97,402 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 LJJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 97,402 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 23 Nov 2024 83,670 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 83,670 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 66,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 54,062 miles

both tyres stepping in tread

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Sep 2021 49,249 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,477 miles

Under trays fitted ? Obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Oct 2019 46,691 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 41,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,803 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,767 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,106 miles

Emissions too clean to register?

Under trays fitted ?

Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean register ?

Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,506 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low and splitting 245/35/18 runflat

Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,432 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,019 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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YH58 LJJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YH58 LJJ, 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 YH58 LJJ registered?

YH58 LJJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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