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BN08 FRX

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,624 mi
Last recorded88,624 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FRX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,724 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 78,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 71,251 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear low effort to parking brake

Fail 27 Sep 2021 71,251 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear low effort to parking brake

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,661 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,800 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tears in tread & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 60,800 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tears in tread & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 50,388 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 50,388 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,865 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,056 miles

Front Tyres - Treads Cracked/Deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,677 miles

both front tyres are perished around tread

oil around belly pan/sump

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,718 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,436 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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BN08 FRX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN08 FRX, 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 BN08 FRX registered?

BN08 FRX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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