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BM08 CLM

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,344 mi
Last recorded77,344 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM08 CLM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 77,344 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,477 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 72,446 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 69,039 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 69,039 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 64,992 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 61,356 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 61,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 58,110 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 53,511 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,982 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 45,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,722 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 33,722 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2015 25,461 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 20,169 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,721 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 22 Jun 2012 13,644 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,646 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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BM08 CLM is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BM08 CLM, 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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What year was BM08 CLM registered?

BM08 CLM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is BM08 CLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM08 CLM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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