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YH58 ZBJ

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,595 mi
Last recorded139,595 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 ZBJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 139,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 135,229 miles

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 2 Nov 2022 132,020 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,084 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 124,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 119,933 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,393 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 94,945 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,148 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 Sep 2016 69,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,405 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 59,792 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 59,792 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,684 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 34,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,941 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 16,792 miles

rear tyres slightly worn

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 ZBJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

YH58 ZBJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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