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EK08 MLY

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,808 mi
Last recorded179,808 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 MLY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 179,808 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 179,808 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 176,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 167,128 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 167,038 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin leaking injector (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 166,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has a horizontal cut-off on the left (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 158,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 133,783 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 126,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 116,373 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 109,248 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 109,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 99,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint has play (2.4.G.2)

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,750 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 76,860 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 69,522 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on inner and outer eges and cracking in tread

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and low on outer edge and cracking in tread

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,975 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 58,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,103 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)

no print out for smoke readings as smoke to low to register

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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EK08 MLY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK08 MLY, 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 EK08 MLY registered?

EK08 MLY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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