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YH58 ZJN

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,595 mi
Last recorded103,595 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,595 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 101,447 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 97,754 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 97,741 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 92,784 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 87,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,330 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,904 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 71,904 miles

Central Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Central Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,545 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 64,545 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,313 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,738 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,544 miles

Rear brake disc, inner faces, corroded.

Wiper blades, poor wipe

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,442 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 24 Oct 2013 34,351 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,476 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 24,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,718 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 ZJN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

YH58 ZJN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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