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CU08 OPJ

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,631 mi
Last recorded119,631 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OPJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 119,631 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 119,631 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 106,004 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 106,004 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 102,547 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 99,037 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides covers fitted.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Differential Slightly Leaking.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,778 miles

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,524 miles

bonnet latch stiff

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,381 miles

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 2 Sep 2017 68,473 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 68,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,365 miles

engine cover fitted and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 52,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2014 45,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,831 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Dec 2010 6,792 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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CU08 OPJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver 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 CU08 OPJ, 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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CU08 OPJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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