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FT08 FXB

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,096 mi
Last recorded151,096 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 FXB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 151,096 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 146,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 145,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 26 Sep 2022 144,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 143,345 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 134,904 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,761 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic covers fitted throughout underneath of vehicle

Fail 25 Sep 2019 127,761 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted throughout underneath of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,595 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2017 93,202 miles

o/s front brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2017 93,117 miles

front brake binding o/s (3.7.B.1)

o/s front brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,719 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

rear tyres wearing on centres

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,358 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 29,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,468 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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FT08 FXB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FT08 FXB, 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 FT08 FXB registered?

FT08 FXB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is FT08 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 FXB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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