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DN08 VHJ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,312 mi
Last recorded141,312 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VHJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 141,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2026 141,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,072 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 139,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 132,256 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 132,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 125,384 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 125,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 118,451 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 114,404 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,942 miles

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

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 9 Jul 2019 111,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,043 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,405 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat not secured tightly with nearside rear adult seatbelt (seat moves around)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,128 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,450 miles

Engine oil level just above 'Min' mark, approx 0.8 litre req'd to 'Max'

Slight oil leak from nearside differential output shaft seal

Fail 13 Jul 2011 41,450 miles

Engine oil level just above 'Min' mark, approx 0.8 litre req'd to 'Max'

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Slight oil leak from nearside differential output shaft seal

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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DN08 VHJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN08 VHJ, 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 DN08 VHJ registered?

DN08 VHJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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