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AP08 EAY

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,814 mi
Last recorded101,814 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EAY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 101,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 99,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,863 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,264 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 94,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2022 91,009 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,257 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 84,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,343 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 73,126 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,498 miles

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated/cracks poor (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 65,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated/cracks poor (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2017 56,792 miles

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

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

near side front tyre perished

near side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres are starting to crack

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,719 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,984 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 38,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,483 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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AP08 EAY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP08 EAY, 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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AP08 EAY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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