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FG08 OJU

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,832 mi
Last recorded176,832 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 OJU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 176,832 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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 172,643 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 166,306 miles

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 159,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 152,706 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip to w/screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 147,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 143,826 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2020 143,826 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 135,183 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rea coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near side front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 135,183 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rea coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Off side front (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near side front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 123,563 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,885 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,896 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,777 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn/lipped on inner faces.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,098 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,758 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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FG08 OJU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey 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 FG08 OJU, 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 FG08 OJU registered?

FG08 OJU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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