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YH58 YYJ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,930 mi
Last recorded61,930 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 61,930 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 59,173 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 56,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 53,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,268 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 41,161 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,913 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,378 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 20,191 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 YYJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

YH58 YYJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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