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YJ58 YGH

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,246 mi
Last recorded122,246 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 YGH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 122,246 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 120,260 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 117,699 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 114,456 miles

Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2022 103,648 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 80,581 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 66,469 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 66,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 57,814 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,693 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt check

Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,213 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,169 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,198 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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YJ58 YGH 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 94.1%.

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 YJ58 YGH, 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 YJ58 YGH registered?

YJ58 YGH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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