CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL57 KVF

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,468 mi
Last recorded133,468 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 KVF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 133,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 129,260 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 128,121 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 124,404 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 124,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 119,021 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 119,018 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 112,681 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 112,681 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,431 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,193 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hose cracked and perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel rim buckled

Offside Rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing but not effecting brake operation

Oil leak

under trays fitted unable to see all of vehicle underside

Pass 13 Sep 2017 104,536 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 104,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,639 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 97,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

warning lights on dash

Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,786 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,971 miles

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges

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
Full BMW 123 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL57 KVF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL57 KVF, 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

How do I check the history of BL57 KVF?

You can check the full history of BL57 KVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL57 KVF registered?

BL57 KVF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is BL57 KVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 KVF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL57 KVF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL57 KVF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.