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YK58 KKF

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,509 mi
Last recorded155,509 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 KKF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 155,509 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 155,509 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 147,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses from front to rear pipes in front of rear axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame has extensive surface corrosion.

Fail 12 Mar 2024 147,769 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses from front to rear pipes in front of rear axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has extensive surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 139,032 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 139,030 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged fowling (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 129,202 miles

rear upper and lower suspension arms bushes worn

Pass 14 Jul 2021 123,158 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 114,210 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,639 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 104,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre void of tread on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre void of tread on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,309 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 95,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 89,792 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 20 Sep 2016 75,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,090 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,277 miles

Advise rear brake pads worn

Advise rear tyres worn

Advise wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,736 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,561 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 30,561 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 28 Sep 2011 21,003 miles

both rear tyres low

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 KKF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KKF, 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 YK58 KKF registered?

YK58 KKF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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