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B12 TSN

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,091 mi
Last recorded136,091 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 TSN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2025 136,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 126,037 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,008 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 102,709 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,142 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,251 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 54,791 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 15 May 2015 47,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,248 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 29,610 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,283 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,468 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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B12 TSN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B12 TSN, 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 B12 TSN registered?

B12 TSN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is B12 TSN safe to buy?

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