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CX08 NSE

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,325 mi
Last recorded92,325 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 NSE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 92,325 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 87,095 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufacture under covering not allowing a full inspection.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyres inner edge light wear.

Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlight dim.

Manufacture under covering not allowing a full inspection.

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion inc all links arms and bushes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,453 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear sub frame and brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2022 78,726 miles

Manufactures covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 78,726 miles

Manufactures covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 75,553 miles

Covers under body not allowing full inspection.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion and deterioration to all arms and bushes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 70,520 miles

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

Under covers fitted from manufacture not allowing inspection.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,780 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.54MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.06MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,837 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,358 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,596 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,063 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 19,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 19,664 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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CX08 NSE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CX08 NSE, 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 CX08 NSE registered?

CX08 NSE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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