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AO08 SKX

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,081 mi
Last recorded88,081 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SKX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 May 2025 88,081 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 82,890 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TRAY FITTED NOT ALOWING FULLY INSPECTION FRONT AND REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 80,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad warning on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front washers poor but still providing water to screen

Pass 10 May 2022 78,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 74,156 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 73,444 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 May 2019 61,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald/thin on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald/thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2018 46,753 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 39,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 33,923 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,640 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2014 19,638 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,858 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,400 miles

front washers weak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 7,867 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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AO08 SKX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO08 SKX, 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 AO08 SKX registered?

AO08 SKX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is AO08 SKX safe to buy?

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