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CP08 XBC

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,253 mi
Last recorded139,253 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XBC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 139,253 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 139,253 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 133,789 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 129,640 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,821 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,207 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,843 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 91,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 77,040 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 77,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,559 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 76,559 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake disc overheated [red in colour]

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,783 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 May 2015 53,005 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 53,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 45,415 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 39,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,812 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,313 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 29,887 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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CP08 XBC is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP08 XBC, 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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CP08 XBC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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