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YK58 OJZ

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,048 mi
Last recorded121,048 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 OJZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 121,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,916 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 106,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 98,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 91,454 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,558 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,206 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Both front wheels stiff to rotate.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 74,206 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Both front wheels stiff to rotate.

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,419 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,694 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,987 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,815 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 OJZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ registered?

YK58 OJZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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