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YK58 KFA

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,281 mi
Last recorded119,281 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 KFA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 119,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 118,507 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 118,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 118,362 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 118,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 118,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 118,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,665 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 115,636 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 111,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 102,420 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,354 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,468 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight free play n/s front suspension anti roll bar drop link

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,341 miles

front tyres edge wear

n/s front anti roll bar drop link slight wear

n/s front tyre tread starting to lift; no cords exposed; advise replacement

Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,636 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar droplink slight wear

rear tyres tread low ;o/s rear advise replacement a/s/a/p

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,289 miles

very low emissions no acceleration detected

Fail 12 Sep 2013 49,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2011 35,212 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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YK58 KFA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK58 KFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK58 KFA registered?

YK58 KFA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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