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YK58 OOW

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,879 mi
Last recorded132,879 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 OOW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 132,879 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 130,236 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 130,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 127,472 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 124,334 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,632 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 117,192 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 115,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 110,455 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Suspension upper arm has slightly play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2017 104,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension bump stop deteriorating

wheels/tyres on front axle are larger than that of rear axle

Fail 1 Nov 2017 104,403 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension bump stop deteriorating

wheels/tyres on front axle are larger than that of rear axle

Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,326 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,853 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 46,728 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 OOW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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