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DH04 RPH

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,209 mi
Last recorded147,209 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 RPH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 147,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint leaking from a temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear heavily worn on the inside edges almost through to the ply/cord 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Various rear suspension bushes have perished/worn bushes

Various rear suspension components corroded

various undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Mar 2025 134,767 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 131,890 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 121,683 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 121,681 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 109,289 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 109,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps and o/s/r (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps unit outer cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users emission high (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/r and brake paddle flactuate when depress paddle (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 103,912 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,372 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 98,372 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,802 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,430 miles

engine vibrating badly suspect duel mass fly wheel

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,094 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 73,094 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 67,838 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm

o/s/r tyre 3.mm

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,727 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,013 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,269 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 52,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,053 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)

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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DH04 RPH 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 DH04 RPH, 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 DH04 RPH registered?

DH04 RPH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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