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DG08 RSV

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,809 mi
Last recorded108,809 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 RSV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 108,809 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad light on

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

Tpms light on

Pass 8 Aug 2024 100,506 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 91,069 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 11 Jul 2022 83,678 miles

Parking brake amber light is on at dash.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 8 Jul 2022 83,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake amber light is on at dash.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 74,915 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,922 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,150 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn / tread depth worn near limit

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn / tread depth near limit

Fail 6 Aug 2018 67,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn / tread depth worn near limit

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn / tread depth near limit

Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,760 miles

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

front exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,066 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 50,732 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,516 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner tread/edges

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,616 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,992 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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DG08 RSV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG08 RSV, 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 DG08 RSV registered?

DG08 RSV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DG08 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 RSV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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