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ET57 MPE

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,420 mi
Last recorded89,420 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 MPE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,420 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 89,420 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 87,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 85,028 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,900 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,117 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 81,117 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,953 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 79,953 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 78,301 miles

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,719 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,610 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,773 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,626 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,610 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,295 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

dsc light on

nearside rear inner brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,538 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,540 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)

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration and cuts front tyres.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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ET57 MPE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ET57 MPE, 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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ET57 MPE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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