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EY08 ZFT

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,783 mi
Last recorded92,783 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 ZFT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 92,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,058 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,928 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 45,600 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 40,301 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 39,124 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,483 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,764 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 16,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EY08 ZFT is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EY08 ZFT, 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 EY08 ZFT registered?

EY08 ZFT is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is EY08 ZFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 ZFT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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