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DB05 BYE

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,764 mi
Last recorded179,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 BYE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 179,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 179,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 171,033 miles

EML light on

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both also wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil level low

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both needs attation soon (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Under try fitted not allowing full inspection for corrosion

engine noisy

Fail 22 Nov 2023 171,033 miles

EML light on

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both also wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil level low

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both needs attation soon (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Under try fitted not allowing full inspection for corrosion

engine noisy

Pass 4 Nov 2022 166,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 166,068 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt loose x2 at front of shaft (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 160,027 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 159,279 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 146,071 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 137,484 miles

Front stone chips to front w/screen

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 129,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 112,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,314 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,335 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,069 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,501 miles

Front fog lamp warning light illuminated

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,788 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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DB05 BYE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DB05 BYE, 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 DB05 BYE registered?

DB05 BYE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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