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AA08 FTJ

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,545 mi
Last recorded185,545 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FTJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 185,545 miles

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Fail 29 Oct 2025 185,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Pass 25 Oct 2024 176,896 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 176,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 170,281 miles

NS SCREEN CRACKED (NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW)

OIL LEAK

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 161,577 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR AND OSR (4.4.3 (a))

OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Oct 2021 152,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF AND OSR close to limit/worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 143,465 miles

Rear subframe corroded

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 130,886 miles

Emissions result borderline

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 130,886 miles

Emissions result borderline

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 124,682 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose showing signs of Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose showing signs of Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under vehicle cover,trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 Aug 2018 124,675 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose showing signs of Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose showing signs of Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under vehicle cover,trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,264 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 122,261 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 122,040 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, perished (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 113,651 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,857 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,624 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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AA08 FTJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AA08 FTJ, 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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AA08 FTJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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