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BP08 NZH

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,833 mi
Last recorded162,833 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 NZH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 162,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 162,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 145,625 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 136,564 miles

Guards fitted to underside of car.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 136,323 miles

slight oil leak @ rear differential

tpms indicates a fault

Fail 19 Aug 2022 136,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight oil leak @ rear differential

tpms indicates a fault

Pass 17 Aug 2021 129,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 129,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,361 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,092 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 117,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 112,852 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 105,302 miles

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,898 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

emission tested to clean

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

enission tested to clean

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,470 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,966 miles

both front tyres have splits in them but no cords are showing and they are both wearing on the outer 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
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BP08 NZH is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black 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 BP08 NZH, 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 BP08 NZH registered?

BP08 NZH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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