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FN08 RNX

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,973 mi
Last recorded152,973 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 RNX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 152,973 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 145,761 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 133,767 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 127,846 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Oct 2020 120,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 120,876 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 119,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 107,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,184 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 82,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 780,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,567 miles

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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FN08 RNX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FN08 RNX, 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 FN08 RNX registered?

FN08 RNX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is FN08 RNX safe to buy?

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