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YK58 LJX

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,953 mi
Last recorded156,953 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LJX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 156,953 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 146,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 139,253 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 139,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 129,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,377 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 116,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 104,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,682 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 94,677 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 79,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 67,423 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 67,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2014 58,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 46,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions test, no result recorded.too clean

rear tyres close to wear indicators (approx 3mm)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 29,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register on tester

Pass 13 Aug 2011 17,646 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 LJX 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 YK58 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

YK58 LJX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YK58 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 LJX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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