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BU08 PBO

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,772 mi
Last recorded167,772 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 PBO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 167,772 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 149,181 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 134,696 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 124,101 miles

Nearside park brake - effort low

Pass 6 Nov 2020 119,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency getting low

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,874 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on limit replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 100,874 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on limit replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 62,011 miles

Bonnet very stiff to open

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Fail 1 May 2015 62,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Bonnet very stiff to open

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

The emission limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,935 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 29,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 22,819 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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BU08 PBO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BU08 PBO, 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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BU08 PBO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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