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F13 BBK

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,835 mi
Last recorded193,835 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 BBK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 193,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 187,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 187,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 182,909 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 182,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 175,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 167,821 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 167,821 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 158,660 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 146,459 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 138,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 132,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 128,427 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2016 128,345 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2015 124,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 120,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

osf tyre has a small cut to the sidewall

Fail 9 Jun 2014 120,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

osf tyre has a small cut to the sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 114,714 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 90,586 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 90,586 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,765 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 63,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s diff side shaft seal leaking

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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F13 BBK is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 F13 BBK, 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 F13 BBK registered?

F13 BBK is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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