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DY 4629

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,464 mi
Last recorded40,464 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY 4629
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 40,464 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 40,333 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 39,940 miles

parking brake warning light staying lit when parking brake is off

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 39,445 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2022 39,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 38,860 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2021 38,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2020 38,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Caused By Nail In Tyre (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,015 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 33,429 miles

Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both rear tyres edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 30,340 miles

Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 28,680 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,058 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,592 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,022 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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DY 4629 is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DY 4629, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY 4629 registered?

DY 4629 is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is DY 4629 safe to buy?

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