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AV08 BPU

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,680 mi
Last recorded79,680 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BPU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 79,680 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 79,680 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 73,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / camera and air freshener ()

Pass 17 Jul 2023 72,990 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav. ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 71,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Fail 15 Jul 2021 70,126 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 !!! ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

most of underside components covered

some under bonnet components covered

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,199 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,214 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,116 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,272 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,728 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,097 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,058 miles

Cut in near side rear tyre tread , not to cords ,10mm long

Cut in offside rear tyre tread, not to cords 5mm long.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,415 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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AV08 BPU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV08 BPU, 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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AV08 BPU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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